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Add 16/8 and 14/50

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 14/50

16/8 + 14/50 is 57/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    16/8 = 16 × 25/8 × 25 = 400/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    14/50 = 14 × 4/50 × 4 = 56/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/200 + 56/200 = 400 + 56/200 = 456/200
  5. 456/200 simplified gives 57/25
  6. So, 16/8 + 14/50 = 57/25
    In mixed form: 27/25

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