Add 16/7 and 8/50
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 8/50
16/7 + 8/50 is 428/175.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Add the two like fractions:
800/350 + 56/350 = 800 + 56/350 = 856/350 - 856/350 simplified gives 428/175
- So, 16/7 + 8/50 = 428/175
In mixed form: 278/175
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