Add 50/27 and 7/16
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 7/16
50/27 + 7/16 is 989/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
7/16 = 7 × 27/16 × 27 = 189/432 - Add the two like fractions:
800/432 + 189/432 = 800 + 189/432 = 989/432 - So, 50/27 + 7/16 = 989/432
In mixed form: 2125/432
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