Add 6/16 and 2/50
6/16 + 2/50 is 83/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
2/50 = 2 × 8/50 × 8 = 16/400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/400 + 16/400 = 150 + 16/400 = 166/400 - 166/400 simplified gives 83/200
- So, 6/16 + 2/50 = 83/200
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