Add 16/3 and 12/49
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 12/49
16/3 + 12/49 is 820/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
16/3 = 16 × 49/3 × 49 = 784/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
12/49 = 12 × 3/49 × 3 = 36/147 - Add the two like fractions:
784/147 + 36/147 = 784 + 36/147 = 820/147 - So, 16/3 + 12/49 = 820/147
In mixed form: 585/147
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