Add 10/16 and 21/50
10/16 + 21/50 is 209/200.
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,
10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
21/50 = 21 × 8/50 × 8 = 168/400 - Add the two like fractions:
250/400 + 168/400 = 250 + 168/400 = 418/400 - 418/400 simplified gives 209/200
- So, 10/16 + 21/50 = 209/200
In mixed form: 19/200
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