Add 2/50 and 14/16
2/50 + 14/16 is 183/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
2/50 = 2 × 8/50 × 8 = 16/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Add the two like fractions:
16/400 + 350/400 = 16 + 350/400 = 366/400 - 366/400 simplified gives 183/200
- So, 2/50 + 14/16 = 183/200
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