Add 35/98 and 12/16
35/98 + 12/16 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/98 = 35 × 8/98 × 8 = 280/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
12/16 = 12 × 49/16 × 49 = 588/784 - Add the two like fractions:
280/784 + 588/784 = 280 + 588/784 = 868/784 - 868/784 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 35/98 + 12/16 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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