Add 2/16 and 4/49
2/16 + 4/49 is 81/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
4/49 = 4 × 16/49 × 16 = 64/784 - Add the two like fractions:
98/784 + 64/784 = 98 + 64/784 = 162/784 - 162/784 simplified gives 81/392
- So, 2/16 + 4/49 = 81/392
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