Add 16/36 and 21/50
16/36 + 21/50 is 389/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
21/50 = 21 × 18/50 × 18 = 378/900 - Add the two like fractions:
400/900 + 378/900 = 400 + 378/900 = 778/900 - 778/900 simplified gives 389/450
- So, 16/36 + 21/50 = 389/450
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