Add 16/48 and 45/49
16/48 + 45/49 is 184/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
16/48 = 16 × 49/48 × 49 = 784/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
45/49 = 45 × 48/49 × 48 = 2160/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2352 + 2160/2352 = 784 + 2160/2352 = 2944/2352 - 2944/2352 simplified gives 184/147
- So, 16/48 + 45/49 = 184/147
In mixed form: 137/147
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