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Add 5/98 and 16/56

5/98 + 16/56 is 33/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    5/98 = 5 × 4/98 × 4 = 20/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    16/56 = 16 × 7/56 × 7 = 112/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/392 + 112/392 = 20 + 112/392 = 132/392
  5. 132/392 simplified gives 33/98
  6. So, 5/98 + 16/56 = 33/98

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