Add 24/98 and 20/16, Solve 24/98 + 1 4/16 as a fraction

Add 24/98 and 20/16

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

24/98 + 20/16 is 293/196.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
24/98 = 24 × 8/98 × 8 = 192/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
20/16 = 20 × 49/16 × 49 = 980/784
Add the two like fractions:
192/784 + 980/784 = 192 + 980/784 = 1172/784
1172/784 simplified gives 293/196
So, 24/98 + 20/16 = 293/196
In mixed form: 197/196

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