Add 3/16 and 36/50
3/16 + 36/50 is 363/400.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 25/16 × 25 = 75/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
36/50 = 36 × 8/50 × 8 = 288/400 - Add the two like fractions:
75/400 + 288/400 = 75 + 288/400 = 363/400 - So, 3/16 + 36/50 = 363/400
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