Add 9/98 and 16/80
9/98 + 16/80 is 143/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
9/98 = 9 × 40/98 × 40 = 360/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
16/80 = 16 × 49/80 × 49 = 784/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
360/3920 + 784/3920 = 360 + 784/3920 = 1144/3920 - 1144/3920 simplified gives 143/490
- So, 9/98 + 16/80 = 143/490
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