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Add 54/16 and 20/50

1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 20/50

54/16 + 20/50 is 151/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    54/16 = 54 × 25/16 × 25 = 1350/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    20/50 = 20 × 8/50 × 8 = 160/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/400 + 160/400 = 1350 + 160/400 = 1510/400
  5. 1510/400 simplified gives 151/40
  6. So, 54/16 + 20/50 = 151/40
    In mixed form: 331/40

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