Add 4/6 and 16/50
4/6 + 16/50 is 74/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 48/150 = 100 + 48/150 = 148/150 - 148/150 simplified gives 74/75
- So, 4/6 + 16/50 = 74/75
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