Add 21/50 and 12/16
21/50 + 12/16 is 117/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
21/50 = 21 × 8/50 × 8 = 168/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Add the two like fractions:
168/400 + 300/400 = 168 + 300/400 = 468/400 - 468/400 simplified gives 117/100
- So, 21/50 + 12/16 = 117/100
In mixed form: 117/100
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