Add 16/4 and 9/49
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 9/49
16/4 + 9/49 is 205/49.
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,
9/49 = 9 × 4/49 × 4 = 36/196 - Add the two like fractions:
784/196 + 36/196 = 784 + 36/196 = 820/196 - 820/196 simplified gives 205/49
- So, 16/4 + 9/49 = 205/49
In mixed form: 49/49
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