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Add 16/80 and 1/50

16/80 + 1/50 is 11/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    16/80 = 16 × 5/80 × 5 = 80/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    1/50 = 1 × 8/50 × 8 = 8/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/400 + 8/400 = 80 + 8/400 = 88/400
  5. 88/400 simplified gives 11/50
  6. So, 16/80 + 1/50 = 11/50

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