Add 16/50 and 5/49
16/50 + 5/49 is 517/1225.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 50/49 × 50 = 250/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2450 + 250/2450 = 784 + 250/2450 = 1034/2450 - 1034/2450 simplified gives 517/1225
- So, 16/50 + 5/49 = 517/1225
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