Add 4/6 and 16/49
4/6 + 16/49 is 146/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
4/6 = 4 × 49/6 × 49 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
16/49 = 16 × 6/49 × 6 = 96/294 - Add the two like fractions:
196/294 + 96/294 = 196 + 96/294 = 292/294 - 292/294 simplified gives 146/147
- So, 4/6 + 16/49 = 146/147
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