Add 16/50 and 18/24
16/50 + 18/24 is 107/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
16/50 = 16 × 12/50 × 12 = 192/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600 - Add the two like fractions:
192/600 + 450/600 = 192 + 450/600 = 642/600 - 642/600 simplified gives 107/100
- So, 16/50 + 18/24 = 107/100
In mixed form: 17/100
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