Add 16/49 and 42/56
16/49 + 42/56 is 211/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 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 56 × 7 = 392,
42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392 - Add the two like fractions:
128/392 + 294/392 = 128 + 294/392 = 422/392 - 422/392 simplified gives 211/196
- So, 16/49 + 42/56 = 211/196
In mixed form: 115/196
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