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Add 16/49 and 42/80

16/49 + 42/80 is 1669/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    16/49 = 16 × 80/49 × 80 = 1280/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    42/80 = 42 × 49/80 × 49 = 2058/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/3920 + 2058/3920 = 1280 + 2058/3920 = 3338/3920
  5. 3338/3920 simplified gives 1669/1960
  6. So, 16/49 + 42/80 = 1669/1960

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