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Add 70/16 and 10/98

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 10/98

70/16 + 10/98 is 1755/392.

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,
    70/16 = 70 × 49/16 × 49 = 3430/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    10/98 = 10 × 8/98 × 8 = 80/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/784 + 80/784 = 3430 + 80/784 = 3510/784
  5. 3510/784 simplified gives 1755/392
  6. So, 70/16 + 10/98 = 1755/392
    In mixed form: 4187/392

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