Add 16/5 and 45/49
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 45/49
16/5 + 45/49 is 1009/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
16/5 = 16 × 49/5 × 49 = 784/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
45/49 = 45 × 5/49 × 5 = 225/245 - Add the two like fractions:
784/245 + 225/245 = 784 + 225/245 = 1009/245 - So, 16/5 + 45/49 = 1009/245
In mixed form: 429/245
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