Add 21/40 and 16/50
21/40 + 16/50 is 169/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
21/40 = 21 × 5/40 × 5 = 105/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
16/50 = 16 × 4/50 × 4 = 64/200 - Add the two like fractions:
105/200 + 64/200 = 105 + 64/200 = 169/200 - So, 21/40 + 16/50 = 169/200
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