Add 16/18 and 16/50
16/18 + 16/50 is 272/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
400/450 + 144/450 = 400 + 144/450 = 544/450 - 544/450 simplified gives 272/225
- So, 16/18 + 16/50 = 272/225
In mixed form: 147/225
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