Add 50/75 and 10/16
50/75 + 10/16 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
10/16 = 10 × 75/16 × 75 = 750/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1200 + 750/1200 = 800 + 750/1200 = 1550/1200 - 1550/1200 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 50/75 + 10/16 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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