Add 1/2 and 16/49
1/2 + 16/49 is 81/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
1/2 = 1 × 49/2 × 49 = 49/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
16/49 = 16 × 2/49 × 2 = 32/98 - Add the two like fractions:
49/98 + 32/98 = 49 + 32/98 = 81/98 - So, 1/2 + 16/49 = 81/98
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