Add 16/20 and 16/49
16/20 + 16/49 is 276/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
16/20 = 16 × 49/20 × 49 = 784/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
16/49 = 16 × 20/49 × 20 = 320/980 - Add the two like fractions:
784/980 + 320/980 = 784 + 320/980 = 1104/980 - 1104/980 simplified gives 276/245
- So, 16/20 + 16/49 = 276/245
In mixed form: 131/245
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