Add 50/16 and 4/75, Solve 3 2/16 + 4/75 as a fraction

Add 50/16 and 4/75

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 4/75

50/16 + 4/75 is 1907/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
50/16 = 50 × 75/16 × 75 = 3750/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
4/75 = 4 × 16/75 × 16 = 64/1200
Add the two like fractions:
3750/1200 + 64/1200 = 3750 + 64/1200 = 3814/1200
3814/1200 simplified gives 1907/600
So, 50/16 + 4/75 = 1907/600
In mixed form: 3107/600

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