Add 1/49 and 16/48
1/49 + 16/48 is 52/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
1/49 = 1 × 48/49 × 48 = 48/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
16/48 = 16 × 49/48 × 49 = 784/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
48/2352 + 784/2352 = 48 + 784/2352 = 832/2352 - 832/2352 simplified gives 52/147
- So, 1/49 + 16/48 = 52/147
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