Add 20/16 and 5/50
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 5/50
20/16 + 5/50 is 27/20.
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,
20/16 = 20 × 25/16 × 25 = 500/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
5/50 = 5 × 8/50 × 8 = 40/400 - Add the two like fractions:
500/400 + 40/400 = 500 + 40/400 = 540/400 - 540/400 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 20/16 + 5/50 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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