Add 10/50 and 12/16
10/50 + 12/16 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
10/50 = 10 × 8/50 × 8 = 80/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Add the two like fractions:
80/400 + 300/400 = 80 + 300/400 = 380/400 - 380/400 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 10/50 + 12/16 = 19/20
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