Add 16/4 and 45/49
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 45/49
16/4 + 45/49 is 241/49.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 4/49 × 4 = 180/196 - Add the two like fractions:
784/196 + 180/196 = 784 + 180/196 = 964/196 - 964/196 simplified gives 241/49
- So, 16/4 + 45/49 = 241/49
In mixed form: 445/49
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