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Add 16/50 and 20/72

16/50 + 20/72 is 269/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
    16/50 = 16 × 36/50 × 36 = 576/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    20/72 = 20 × 25/72 × 25 = 500/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1800 + 500/1800 = 576 + 500/1800 = 1076/1800
  5. 1076/1800 simplified gives 269/450
  6. So, 16/50 + 20/72 = 269/450

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