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Add 16/4 and 14/49

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 14/49

16/4 + 14/49 is 30/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    14/49 = 14 × 4/49 × 4 = 56/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/196 + 56/196 = 784 + 56/196 = 840/196
  5. 840/196 simplified gives 30/7
  6. So, 16/4 + 14/49 = 30/7
    In mixed form: 42/7

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