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Add 72/98 and 4/16

72/98 + 4/16 is 193/196.

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,
    72/98 = 72 × 8/98 × 8 = 576/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    4/16 = 4 × 49/16 × 49 = 196/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/784 + 196/784 = 576 + 196/784 = 772/784
  5. 772/784 simplified gives 193/196
  6. So, 72/98 + 4/16 = 193/196

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