Add 16/3 and 49/56
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 49/56
16/3 + 49/56 is 149/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
16/3 = 16 × 56/3 × 56 = 896/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
896/168 + 147/168 = 896 + 147/168 = 1043/168 - 1043/168 simplified gives 149/24
- So, 16/3 + 49/56 = 149/24
In mixed form: 65/24
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