Add 27/16 and 12/50
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 12/50
27/16 + 12/50 is 771/400.
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,
27/16 = 27 × 25/16 × 25 = 675/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
12/50 = 12 × 8/50 × 8 = 96/400 - Add the two like fractions:
675/400 + 96/400 = 675 + 96/400 = 771/400 - So, 27/16 + 12/50 = 771/400
In mixed form: 1371/400
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