Add 16/9 and 7/50
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 7/50
16/9 + 7/50 is 863/450.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Add the two like fractions:
800/450 + 63/450 = 800 + 63/450 = 863/450 - So, 16/9 + 7/50 = 863/450
In mixed form: 1413/450
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