Add 16/98 and 8/4
1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 2 0/4
16/98 + 8/4 is 106/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
16/98 = 16 × 2/98 × 2 = 32/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196 - Add the two like fractions:
32/196 + 392/196 = 32 + 392/196 = 424/196 - 424/196 simplified gives 106/49
- So, 16/98 + 8/4 = 106/49
In mixed form: 28/49
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