Add 42/50 and 6/16
42/50 + 6/16 is 243/200.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400 - Add the two like fractions:
336/400 + 150/400 = 336 + 150/400 = 486/400 - 486/400 simplified gives 243/200
- So, 42/50 + 6/16 = 243/200
In mixed form: 143/200
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