Add 2/16 and 42/50
2/16 + 42/50 is 193/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/400 + 336/400 = 50 + 336/400 = 386/400 - 386/400 simplified gives 193/200
- So, 2/16 + 42/50 = 193/200
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