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Add 2/16 and 9/49

2/16 + 9/49 is 121/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
    9/49 = 9 × 16/49 × 16 = 144/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/784 + 144/784 = 98 + 144/784 = 242/784
  5. 242/784 simplified gives 121/392
  6. So, 2/16 + 9/49 = 121/392

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