Add 50/6 and 12/16
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 12/16
50/6 + 12/16 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
50/6 = 50 × 8/6 × 8 = 400/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
400/48 + 36/48 = 400 + 36/48 = 436/48 - 436/48 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 50/6 + 12/16 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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