Add 16/40 and 10/49
16/40 + 10/49 is 148/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
16/40 = 16 × 49/40 × 49 = 784/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
10/49 = 10 × 40/49 × 40 = 400/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
784/1960 + 400/1960 = 784 + 400/1960 = 1184/1960 - 1184/1960 simplified gives 148/245
- So, 16/40 + 10/49 = 148/245
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