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Add 2/16 and 63/98

2/16 + 63/98 is 43/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    63/98 = 63 × 8/98 × 8 = 504/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/784 + 504/784 = 98 + 504/784 = 602/784
  5. 602/784 simplified gives 43/56
  6. So, 2/16 + 63/98 = 43/56

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