Add 50/16 and 9/20
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 9/20
50/16 + 9/20 is 143/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80 - Add the two like fractions:
250/80 + 36/80 = 250 + 36/80 = 286/80 - 286/80 simplified gives 143/40
- So, 50/16 + 9/20 = 143/40
In mixed form: 323/40
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