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Add 36/16 and 30/50

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 30/50

36/16 + 30/50 is 57/20.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 25/16 × 25 = 900/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/400 + 240/400 = 900 + 240/400 = 1140/400
  5. 1140/400 simplified gives 57/20
  6. So, 36/16 + 30/50 = 57/20
    In mixed form: 217/20

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