Add 21/25 and 16/50
21/25 + 16/50 is 29/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
21/25 = 21 × 2/25 × 2 = 42/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
16/50 = 16 × 1/50 × 1 = 16/50 - Add the two like fractions:
42/50 + 16/50 = 42 + 16/50 = 58/50 - 58/50 simplified gives 29/25
- So, 21/25 + 16/50 = 29/25
In mixed form: 14/25
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