Add 7/16 and 24/50
7/16 + 24/50 is 367/400.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
24/50 = 24 × 8/50 × 8 = 192/400 - Add the two like fractions:
175/400 + 192/400 = 175 + 192/400 = 367/400 - So, 7/16 + 24/50 = 367/400
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