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Add 54/12 and 16/98

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 16/98

54/12 + 16/98 is 457/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    54/12 = 54 × 49/12 × 49 = 2646/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    16/98 = 16 × 6/98 × 6 = 96/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/588 + 96/588 = 2646 + 96/588 = 2742/588
  5. 2742/588 simplified gives 457/98
  6. So, 54/12 + 16/98 = 457/98
    In mixed form: 465/98

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