Add 49/50 and 5/16
49/50 + 5/16 is 517/400.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 8/50 × 8 = 392/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
5/16 = 5 × 25/16 × 25 = 125/400 - Add the two like fractions:
392/400 + 125/400 = 392 + 125/400 = 517/400 - So, 49/50 + 5/16 = 517/400
In mixed form: 1117/400
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