Add 1/16 and 8/50
1/16 + 8/50 is 89/400.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 25/16 × 25 = 25/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
8/50 = 8 × 8/50 × 8 = 64/400 - Add the two like fractions:
25/400 + 64/400 = 25 + 64/400 = 89/400 - So, 1/16 + 8/50 = 89/400
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