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Add 16/49 and 7/8

16/49 + 7/8 is 471/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    16/49 = 16 × 8/49 × 8 = 128/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/392 + 343/392 = 128 + 343/392 = 471/392
  5. So, 16/49 + 7/8 = 471/392
    In mixed form: 179/392

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