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Add 54/14 and 16/49

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 16/49

54/14 + 16/49 is 205/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    54/14 = 54 × 7/14 × 7 = 378/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    16/49 = 16 × 2/49 × 2 = 32/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/98 + 32/98 = 378 + 32/98 = 410/98
  5. 410/98 simplified gives 205/49
  6. So, 54/14 + 16/49 = 205/49
    In mixed form: 49/49

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