Add 16/50 and 42/96
16/50 + 42/96 is 303/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
16/50 = 16 × 48/50 × 48 = 768/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
768/2400 + 1050/2400 = 768 + 1050/2400 = 1818/2400 - 1818/2400 simplified gives 303/400
- So, 16/50 + 42/96 = 303/400
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