Add 16/4 and 2/49
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 2/49
16/4 + 2/49 is 198/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
2/49 = 2 × 4/49 × 4 = 8/196 - Add the two like fractions:
784/196 + 8/196 = 784 + 8/196 = 792/196 - 792/196 simplified gives 198/49
- So, 16/4 + 2/49 = 198/49
In mixed form: 42/49
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