Add 2/10 and 16/49
2/10 + 16/49 is 129/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
2/10 = 2 × 49/10 × 49 = 98/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
16/49 = 16 × 10/49 × 10 = 160/490 - Add the two like fractions:
98/490 + 160/490 = 98 + 160/490 = 258/490 - 258/490 simplified gives 129/245
- So, 2/10 + 16/49 = 129/245
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