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Add 98/16 and 98/70

1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 1 28/70

98/16 + 98/70 is 301/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    98/16 = 98 × 35/16 × 35 = 3430/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    98/70 = 98 × 8/70 × 8 = 784/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/560 + 784/560 = 3430 + 784/560 = 4214/560
  5. 4214/560 simplified gives 301/40
  6. So, 98/16 + 98/70 = 301/40
    In mixed form: 721/40

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