Add 50/75 and 6/16
50/75 + 6/16 is 25/24.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 75/16 × 75 = 450/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1200 + 450/1200 = 800 + 450/1200 = 1250/1200 - 1250/1200 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 50/75 + 6/16 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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