Add 16/49 and 4/8
16/49 + 4/8 is 81/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
16/49 = 16 × 8/49 × 8 = 128/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
4/8 = 4 × 49/8 × 49 = 196/392 - Add the two like fractions:
128/392 + 196/392 = 128 + 196/392 = 324/392 - 324/392 simplified gives 81/98
- So, 16/49 + 4/8 = 81/98
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