Add 16/7 and 49/50
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 49/50
16/7 + 49/50 is 1143/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
16/7 = 16 × 50/7 × 50 = 800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
49/50 = 49 × 7/50 × 7 = 343/350 - Add the two like fractions:
800/350 + 343/350 = 800 + 343/350 = 1143/350 - So, 16/7 + 49/50 = 1143/350
In mixed form: 393/350
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