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Add 3/16 and 40/49

3/16 + 40/49 is 787/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 49 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    3/16 = 3 × 49/16 × 49 = 147/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
    40/49 = 40 × 16/49 × 16 = 640/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/784 + 640/784 = 147 + 640/784 = 787/784
  5. So, 3/16 + 40/49 = 787/784
    In mixed form: 13/784

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