Add 16/28 and 5/49
16/28 + 5/49 is 33/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
16/28 = 16 × 7/28 × 7 = 112/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196 - Add the two like fractions:
112/196 + 20/196 = 112 + 20/196 = 132/196 - 132/196 simplified gives 33/49
- So, 16/28 + 5/49 = 33/49
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