Add 5/16 and 45/50
5/16 + 45/50 is 97/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
5/16 = 5 × 25/16 × 25 = 125/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400 - Add the two like fractions:
125/400 + 360/400 = 125 + 360/400 = 485/400 - 485/400 simplified gives 97/80
- So, 5/16 + 45/50 = 97/80
In mixed form: 117/80
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