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Add 12/50 and 9/16

12/50 + 9/16 is 321/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    12/50 = 12 × 8/50 × 8 = 96/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/400 + 225/400 = 96 + 225/400 = 321/400
  5. So, 12/50 + 9/16 = 321/400

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