Add 56/16 and 2/49, Solve 3 8/16 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 56/16 and 2/49

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 2/49

56/16 + 2/49 is 347/98.

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,
56/16 = 56 × 49/16 × 49 = 2744/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
2/49 = 2 × 16/49 × 16 = 32/784
Add the two like fractions:
2744/784 + 32/784 = 2744 + 32/784 = 2776/784
2776/784 simplified gives 347/98
So, 56/16 + 2/49 = 347/98
In mixed form: 353/98

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