Add 16/50 and 14/75
16/50 + 14/75 is 38/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Add the two like fractions:
48/150 + 28/150 = 48 + 28/150 = 76/150 - 76/150 simplified gives 38/75
- So, 16/50 + 14/75 = 38/75
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