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Add 7/16 and 30/50

7/16 + 30/50 is 83/80.

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,
    7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/400 + 240/400 = 175 + 240/400 = 415/400
  5. 415/400 simplified gives 83/80
  6. So, 7/16 + 30/50 = 83/80
    In mixed form: 13/80

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