Add 3/16 and 7/49
3/16 + 7/49 is 37/112.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 49/16 × 49 = 147/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
7/49 = 7 × 16/49 × 16 = 112/784 - Add the two like fractions:
147/784 + 112/784 = 147 + 112/784 = 259/784 - 259/784 simplified gives 37/112
- So, 3/16 + 7/49 = 37/112
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