Add 16/84 and 4/49
16/84 + 4/49 is 40/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
16/84 = 16 × 7/84 × 7 = 112/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
4/49 = 4 × 12/49 × 12 = 48/588 - Add the two like fractions:
112/588 + 48/588 = 112 + 48/588 = 160/588 - 160/588 simplified gives 40/147
- So, 16/84 + 4/49 = 40/147
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