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Add 3/16 and 84/50

1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 1 34/50

3/16 + 84/50 is 747/400.

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,
    3/16 = 3 × 25/16 × 25 = 75/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    84/50 = 84 × 8/50 × 8 = 672/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/400 + 672/400 = 75 + 672/400 = 747/400
  5. So, 3/16 + 84/50 = 747/400
    In mixed form: 1347/400

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