Add 16/75 and 50/56
16/75 + 50/56 is 2323/2100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
16/75 = 16 × 56/75 × 56 = 896/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200 - Add the two like fractions:
896/4200 + 3750/4200 = 896 + 3750/4200 = 4646/4200 - 4646/4200 simplified gives 2323/2100
- So, 16/75 + 50/56 = 2323/2100
In mixed form: 1223/2100
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