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Add 98/16 and 6/50

1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 6/50

98/16 + 6/50 is 1249/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    98/16 = 98 × 25/16 × 25 = 2450/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    6/50 = 6 × 8/50 × 8 = 48/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/400 + 48/400 = 2450 + 48/400 = 2498/400
  5. 2498/400 simplified gives 1249/200
  6. So, 98/16 + 6/50 = 1249/200
    In mixed form: 649/200

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