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Add 1/16 and 2/50

1/16 + 2/50 is 41/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    1/16 = 1 × 25/16 × 25 = 25/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    2/50 = 2 × 8/50 × 8 = 16/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/400 + 16/400 = 25 + 16/400 = 41/400
  5. So, 1/16 + 2/50 = 41/400

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