Add 4/14 and 2/49
4/14 + 2/49 is 16/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
4/14 = 4 × 7/14 × 7 = 28/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98 - Add the two like fractions:
28/98 + 4/98 = 28 + 4/98 = 32/98 - 32/98 simplified gives 16/49
- So, 4/14 + 2/49 = 16/49
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