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Add 12/16 and 3/50

12/16 + 3/50 is 81/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/400 + 24/400 = 300 + 24/400 = 324/400
  5. 324/400 simplified gives 81/100
  6. So, 12/16 + 3/50 = 81/100

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