Add 14/16 and 25/50
14/16 + 25/50 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
25/50 = 25 × 8/50 × 8 = 200/400 - Add the two like fractions:
350/400 + 200/400 = 350 + 200/400 = 550/400 - 550/400 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 14/16 + 25/50 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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