Add 16/50 and 7/16
16/50 + 7/16 is 303/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
16/50 = 16 × 8/50 × 8 = 128/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400 - Add the two like fractions:
128/400 + 175/400 = 128 + 175/400 = 303/400 - So, 16/50 + 7/16 = 303/400
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