Add 16/49 and 12/36
16/49 + 12/36 is 97/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
16/49 = 16 × 36/49 × 36 = 576/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
12/36 = 12 × 49/36 × 49 = 588/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1764 + 588/1764 = 576 + 588/1764 = 1164/1764 - 1164/1764 simplified gives 97/147
- So, 16/49 + 12/36 = 97/147
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