Add 21/16 and 4/50, Solve 1 5/16 + 4/50 as a fraction

Add 21/16 and 4/50

1^st number: 1 5/16, 2^nd number: 4/50

21/16 + 4/50 is 557/400.

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,
4/50 = 4 × 8/50 × 8 = 32/400
Add the two like fractions:
525/400 + 32/400 = 525 + 32/400 = 557/400
So, 21/16 + 4/50 = 557/400
In mixed form: 1157/400

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