Add 6/16 and 45/50
6/16 + 45/50 is 51/40.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400 - Add the two like fractions:
150/400 + 360/400 = 150 + 360/400 = 510/400 - 510/400 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 6/16 + 45/50 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/16+45/50 6/16+90/50 6/32+45/50 18/16+45/50 6/48+45/50 30/16+45/50 6/80+45/50 42/16+45/50