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Add 16/8 and 1/49

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 1/49

16/8 + 1/49 is 99/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    16/8 = 16 × 49/8 × 49 = 784/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    1/49 = 1 × 8/49 × 8 = 8/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/392 + 8/392 = 784 + 8/392 = 792/392
  5. 792/392 simplified gives 99/49
  6. So, 16/8 + 1/49 = 99/49
    In mixed form: 21/49

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