Add 1/49 and 16/32
1/49 + 16/32 is 51/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
1/49 = 1 × 32/49 × 32 = 32/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
16/32 = 16 × 49/32 × 49 = 784/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1568 + 784/1568 = 32 + 784/1568 = 816/1568 - 816/1568 simplified gives 51/98
- So, 1/49 + 16/32 = 51/98
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