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Add 3/98 and 16/8

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 2 0/8

3/98 + 16/8 is 199/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    16/8 = 16 × 49/8 × 49 = 784/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/392 + 784/392 = 12 + 784/392 = 796/392
  5. 796/392 simplified gives 199/98
  6. So, 3/98 + 16/8 = 199/98
    In mixed form: 23/98

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