Add 16/12 and 7/49, Solve 1 4/12 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 16/12 and 7/49

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 7/49

16/12 + 7/49 is 31/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
7/49 = 7 × 12/49 × 12 = 84/588
Add the two like fractions:
784/588 + 84/588 = 784 + 84/588 = 868/588
868/588 simplified gives 31/21
So, 16/12 + 7/49 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21

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