Add 6/16 and 9/49
6/16 + 9/49 is 219/392.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 49/16 × 49 = 294/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
9/49 = 9 × 16/49 × 16 = 144/784 - Add the two like fractions:
294/784 + 144/784 = 294 + 144/784 = 438/784 - 438/784 simplified gives 219/392
- So, 6/16 + 9/49 = 219/392
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