Add 16/50 and 21/49
16/50 + 21/49 is 131/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
16/50 = 16 × 49/50 × 49 = 784/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
21/49 = 21 × 50/49 × 50 = 1050/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2450 + 1050/2450 = 784 + 1050/2450 = 1834/2450 - 1834/2450 simplified gives 131/175
- So, 16/50 + 21/49 = 131/175
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