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Add 16/98 and 8/6

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 2/6

16/98 + 8/6 is 220/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/294 + 392/294 = 48 + 392/294 = 440/294
  5. 440/294 simplified gives 220/147
  6. So, 16/98 + 8/6 = 220/147
    In mixed form: 173/147

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