Add 50/16 and 20/45
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 20/45
50/16 + 20/45 is 257/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
20/45 = 20 × 16/45 × 16 = 320/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/720 + 320/720 = 2250 + 320/720 = 2570/720 - 2570/720 simplified gives 257/72
- So, 50/16 + 20/45 = 257/72
In mixed form: 341/72
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