Add 2/49 and 16/10
1st number: 2/49, 2nd number: 1 6/10
2/49 + 16/10 is 402/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 10 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
2/49 = 2 × 10/49 × 10 = 20/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
16/10 = 16 × 49/10 × 49 = 784/490 - Add the two like fractions:
20/490 + 784/490 = 20 + 784/490 = 804/490 - 804/490 simplified gives 402/245
- So, 2/49 + 16/10 = 402/245
In mixed form: 1157/245
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