Add 50/42 and 7/16
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 7/16
50/42 + 7/16 is 547/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336 - Add the two like fractions:
400/336 + 147/336 = 400 + 147/336 = 547/336 - So, 50/42 + 7/16 = 547/336
In mixed form: 1211/336
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