Add 50/3 and 5/16
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 5/16
50/3 + 5/16 is 815/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
50/3 = 50 × 16/3 × 16 = 800/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48 - Add the two like fractions:
800/48 + 15/48 = 800 + 15/48 = 815/48 - So, 50/3 + 5/16 = 815/48
In mixed form: 1647/48
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