Add 16/24 and 2/49
16/24 + 2/49 is 104/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
16/24 = 16 × 49/24 × 49 = 784/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
2/49 = 2 × 24/49 × 24 = 48/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
784/1176 + 48/1176 = 784 + 48/1176 = 832/1176 - 832/1176 simplified gives 104/147
- So, 16/24 + 2/49 = 104/147
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