Add 1/6 and 7/50
16 + 750 is 2375.
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,
16 = 1 × 256 × 25 = 25150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
750 = 7 × 350 × 3 = 21150 - Add the two like fractions:
25150 + 21150 = 25 + 21150 = 46150 - 46/150 simplified gives 2375
- So, 1/6 + 7/50 = 23/75
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