Add 16/49 and 8/18
16/49 + 8/18 is 340/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
16/49 = 16 × 18/49 × 18 = 288/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
8/18 = 8 × 49/18 × 49 = 392/882 - Add the two like fractions:
288/882 + 392/882 = 288 + 392/882 = 680/882 - 680/882 simplified gives 340/441
- So, 16/49 + 8/18 = 340/441
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