Add 6/16 and 32/50
6/16 + 32/50 is 203/200.
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,
32/50 = 32 × 8/50 × 8 = 256/400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/400 + 256/400 = 150 + 256/400 = 406/400 - 406/400 simplified gives 203/200
- So, 6/16 + 32/50 = 203/200
In mixed form: 13/200
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