Add 16/32 and 5/50
16/32 + 5/50 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
16/32 = 16 × 25/32 × 25 = 400/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
5/50 = 5 × 16/50 × 16 = 80/800 - Add the two like fractions:
400/800 + 80/800 = 400 + 80/800 = 480/800 - 480/800 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 16/32 + 5/50 = 3/5
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