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Add 3/98 and 16/12

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 4/12

3/98 + 16/12 is 401/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/588 + 784/588 = 18 + 784/588 = 802/588
  5. 802/588 simplified gives 401/294
  6. So, 3/98 + 16/12 = 401/294
    In mixed form: 1107/294

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