Add 16/8 and 20/50
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 20/50
16/8 + 20/50 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
16/8 = 16 × 25/8 × 25 = 400/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200 - Add the two like fractions:
400/200 + 80/200 = 400 + 80/200 = 480/200 - 480/200 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 16/8 + 20/50 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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