Add 98/16 and 3/20
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 3/20
98/16 + 3/20 is 251/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
3/20 = 3 × 4/20 × 4 = 12/80 - Add the two like fractions:
490/80 + 12/80 = 490 + 12/80 = 502/80 - 502/80 simplified gives 251/40
- So, 98/16 + 3/20 = 251/40
In mixed form: 611/40
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