Add 2/49 and 16/56
2/49 + 16/56 is 16/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
2/49 = 2 × 8/49 × 8 = 16/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
16/56 = 16 × 7/56 × 7 = 112/392 - Add the two like fractions:
16/392 + 112/392 = 16 + 112/392 = 128/392 - 128/392 simplified gives 16/49
- So, 2/49 + 16/56 = 16/49
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