Add 16/50 and 15/18
16/50 + 15/18 is 173/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
144/450 + 375/450 = 144 + 375/450 = 519/450 - 519/450 simplified gives 173/150
- So, 16/50 + 15/18 = 173/150
In mixed form: 123/150
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