Add 50/16 and 4/36
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 4/36
50/16 + 4/36 is 233/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
4/36 = 4 × 4/36 × 4 = 16/144 - Add the two like fractions:
450/144 + 16/144 = 450 + 16/144 = 466/144 - 466/144 simplified gives 233/72
- So, 50/16 + 4/36 = 233/72
In mixed form: 317/72
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