Add 4/16 and 2/49
4/16 + 2/49 is 57/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
4/16 = 4 × 49/16 × 49 = 196/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
2/49 = 2 × 16/49 × 16 = 32/784 - Add the two like fractions:
196/784 + 32/784 = 196 + 32/784 = 228/784 - 228/784 simplified gives 57/196
- So, 4/16 + 2/49 = 57/196
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