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Add 7/98 and 20/16

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 4/16

7/98 + 20/16 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    7/98 = 7 × 8/98 × 8 = 56/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    20/16 = 20 × 49/16 × 49 = 980/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/784 + 980/784 = 56 + 980/784 = 1036/784
  5. 1036/784 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 7/98 + 20/16 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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