Add 35/50 and 5/16
35/50 + 5/16 is 81/80.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 8/50 × 8 = 280/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
5/16 = 5 × 25/16 × 25 = 125/400 - Add the two like fractions:
280/400 + 125/400 = 280 + 125/400 = 405/400 - 405/400 simplified gives 81/80
- So, 35/50 + 5/16 = 81/80
In mixed form: 11/80
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