Add 16/49 and 20/24
16/49 + 20/24 is 341/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
16/49 = 16 × 24/49 × 24 = 384/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1176 + 980/1176 = 384 + 980/1176 = 1364/1176 - 1364/1176 simplified gives 341/294
- So, 16/49 + 20/24 = 341/294
In mixed form: 147/294
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