Add 96/98 and 4/16
96/98 + 4/16 is 241/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
96/98 = 96 × 8/98 × 8 = 768/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
4/16 = 4 × 49/16 × 49 = 196/784 - Add the two like fractions:
768/784 + 196/784 = 768 + 196/784 = 964/784 - 964/784 simplified gives 241/196
- So, 96/98 + 4/16 = 241/196
In mixed form: 145/196
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