Add 10/16 and 50/75
10/16 + 50/75 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
10/16 = 10 × 75/16 × 75 = 750/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1200 + 800/1200 = 750 + 800/1200 = 1550/1200 - 1550/1200 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 10/16 + 50/75 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/16+50/75 10/32+50/75 30/16+50/75 10/48+50/75 50/16+50/75 10/80+50/75 70/16+50/75