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Add 98/16 and 10/14

1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 10/14

98/16 + 10/14 is 383/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    98/16 = 98 × 7/16 × 7 = 686/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    10/14 = 10 × 8/14 × 8 = 80/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/112 + 80/112 = 686 + 80/112 = 766/112
  5. 766/112 simplified gives 383/56
  6. So, 98/16 + 10/14 = 383/56
    In mixed form: 647/56

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