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Add 16/98 and 98/5

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 19 3/5

16/98 + 98/5 is 4842/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    98/5 = 98 × 98/5 × 98 = 9604/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/490 + 9604/490 = 80 + 9604/490 = 9684/490
  5. 9684/490 simplified gives 4842/245
  6. So, 16/98 + 98/5 = 4842/245
    In mixed form: 19187/245

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