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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    16/98 = 16 × 2/98 × 2 = 32/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/196 + 392/196 = 32 + 392/196 = 424/196
  5. 424/196 simplified gives 106/49
  6. So, 16/98 + 8/4 = 106/49
    In mixed form: 28/49

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