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Add 75/16 and 10/98

1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 10/98

75/16 + 10/98 is 3755/784.

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,
    75/16 = 75 × 49/16 × 49 = 3675/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    10/98 = 10 × 8/98 × 8 = 80/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/784 + 80/784 = 3675 + 80/784 = 3755/784
  5. So, 75/16 + 10/98 = 3755/784
    In mixed form: 4619/784

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