Add 36/50 and 7/16
36/50 + 7/16 is 463/400.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 8/50 × 8 = 288/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400 - Add the two like fractions:
288/400 + 175/400 = 288 + 175/400 = 463/400 - So, 36/50 + 7/16 = 463/400
In mixed form: 163/400
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