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Add 50/25 and 6/16

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 6/16

50/25 + 6/16 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/400 + 150/400 = 800 + 150/400 = 950/400
  5. 950/400 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 50/25 + 6/16 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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