Add 98/18 and 2/16, Solve 5 8/18 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 98/18 and 2/16

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 2/16

98/18 + 2/16 is 401/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
98/18 = 98 × 8/18 × 8 = 784/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144
Add the two like fractions:
784/144 + 18/144 = 784 + 18/144 = 802/144
802/144 simplified gives 401/72
So, 98/18 + 2/16 = 401/72
In mixed form: 541/72

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