Add 16/9 and 3/50
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 3/50
16/9 + 3/50 is 827/450.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Add the two like fractions:
800/450 + 27/450 = 800 + 27/450 = 827/450 - So, 16/9 + 3/50 = 827/450
In mixed form: 1377/450
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