Add 10/6 and 16/50
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 16/50
106 + 1650 is 14975.
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,
106 = 10 × 256 × 25 = 250150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1650 = 16 × 350 × 3 = 48150 - Add the two like fractions:
250150 + 48150 = 250 + 48150 = 298150 - 298/150 simplified gives 14975
- So, 10/6 + 16/50 = 149/75
In mixed form: 17475
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