Add 21/16 and 3/50, Solve 1 5/16 + 3/50 as a fraction

Add 21/16 and 3/50

1^st number: 1 5/16, 2^nd number: 3/50

21/16 + 3/50 is 549/400.

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,
21/16 = 21 × 25/16 × 25 = 525/400
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400
Add the two like fractions:
525/400 + 24/400 = 525 + 24/400 = 549/400
So, 21/16 + 3/50 = 549/400
In mixed form: 1149/400

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