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Add 21/16 and 36/50

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 36/50

21/16 + 36/50 is 813/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    21/16 = 21 × 25/16 × 25 = 525/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    36/50 = 36 × 8/50 × 8 = 288/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/400 + 288/400 = 525 + 288/400 = 813/400
  5. So, 21/16 + 36/50 = 813/400
    In mixed form: 213/400

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