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Add 49/50 and 2/16

49/50 + 2/16 is 221/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    49/50 = 49 × 8/50 × 8 = 392/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    2/16 = 2 × 25/16 × 25 = 50/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/400 + 50/400 = 392 + 50/400 = 442/400
  5. 442/400 simplified gives 221/200
  6. So, 49/50 + 2/16 = 221/200
    In mixed form: 121/200

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