Add 16/6 and 40/50
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 40/50
16/6 + 40/50 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 120/150 = 400 + 120/150 = 520/150 - 520/150 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 16/6 + 40/50 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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