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Add 30/16 and 10/98

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 10/98

30/16 + 10/98 is 775/392.

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,
    30/16 = 30 × 49/16 × 49 = 1470/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    10/98 = 10 × 8/98 × 8 = 80/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/784 + 80/784 = 1470 + 80/784 = 1550/784
  5. 1550/784 simplified gives 775/392
  6. So, 30/16 + 10/98 = 775/392
    In mixed form: 1383/392

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