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Add 7/98 and 4/16

7/98 + 4/16 is 9/28.

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,
    4/16 = 4 × 49/16 × 49 = 196/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/784 + 196/784 = 56 + 196/784 = 252/784
  5. 252/784 simplified gives 9/28
  6. So, 7/98 + 4/16 = 9/28

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