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Add 40/16 and 20/98

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 20/98

40/16 + 20/98 is 265/98.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 49/16 × 49 = 1960/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    20/98 = 20 × 8/98 × 8 = 160/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/784 + 160/784 = 1960 + 160/784 = 2120/784
  5. 2120/784 simplified gives 265/98
  6. So, 40/16 + 20/98 = 265/98
    In mixed form: 269/98

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