Add 4/16 and 6/49
4/16 + 6/49 is 73/196.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 16/49 × 16 = 96/784 - Add the two like fractions:
196/784 + 96/784 = 196 + 96/784 = 292/784 - 292/784 simplified gives 73/196
- So, 4/16 + 6/49 = 73/196
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