Add 50/16 and 4/25
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 4/25
50/16 + 4/25 is 657/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
50/16 = 50 × 25/16 × 25 = 1250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
4/25 = 4 × 16/25 × 16 = 64/400 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/400 + 64/400 = 1250 + 64/400 = 1314/400 - 1314/400 simplified gives 657/200
- So, 50/16 + 4/25 = 657/200
In mixed form: 357/200
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