Add 16/9 and 27/50
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 27/50
16/9 + 27/50 is 1043/450.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Add the two like fractions:
800/450 + 243/450 = 800 + 243/450 = 1043/450 - So, 16/9 + 27/50 = 1043/450
In mixed form: 2143/450
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