Add 16/9 and 24/50
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 24/50
16/9 + 24/50 is 508/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
16/9 = 16 × 50/9 × 50 = 800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Add the two like fractions:
800/450 + 216/450 = 800 + 216/450 = 1016/450 - 1016/450 simplified gives 508/225
- So, 16/9 + 24/50 = 508/225
In mixed form: 258/225
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