Add 50/16 and 2/27
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 2/27
50/16 + 2/27 is 691/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
50/16 = 50 × 27/16 × 27 = 1350/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/432 + 32/432 = 1350 + 32/432 = 1382/432 - 1382/432 simplified gives 691/216
- So, 50/16 + 2/27 = 691/216
In mixed form: 343/216
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