Add 2/98 and 16/3
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 5 1/3
2/98 + 16/3 is 787/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
16/3 = 16 × 98/3 × 98 = 1568/294 - Add the two like fractions:
6/294 + 1568/294 = 6 + 1568/294 = 1574/294 - 1574/294 simplified gives 787/147
- So, 2/98 + 16/3 = 787/147
In mixed form: 552/147
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