Add 50/16 and 8/21
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 8/21
50/16 + 8/21 is 589/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
8/21 = 8 × 16/21 × 16 = 128/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/336 + 128/336 = 1050 + 128/336 = 1178/336 - 1178/336 simplified gives 589/168
- So, 50/16 + 8/21 = 589/168
In mixed form: 385/168
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