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Add 2/50 and 28/16

1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 12/16

2/50 + 28/16 is 179/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    2/50 = 2 × 8/50 × 8 = 16/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    28/16 = 28 × 25/16 × 25 = 700/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/400 + 700/400 = 16 + 700/400 = 716/400
  5. 716/400 simplified gives 179/100
  6. So, 2/50 + 28/16 = 179/100
    In mixed form: 179/100

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