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Add 16/2 and 8/49

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 8/49

16/2 + 8/49 is 400/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    16/2 = 16 × 49/2 × 49 = 784/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/98 + 16/98 = 784 + 16/98 = 800/98
  5. 800/98 simplified gives 400/49
  6. So, 16/2 + 8/49 = 400/49
    In mixed form: 88/49

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