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Add 98/14 and 9/16

1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 9/16

98/14 + 9/16 is 121/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    98/14 = 98 × 8/14 × 8 = 784/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/112 + 63/112 = 784 + 63/112 = 847/112
  5. 847/112 simplified gives 121/16
  6. So, 98/14 + 9/16 = 121/16
    In mixed form: 79/16

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