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Add 7/50 and 12/16

7/50 + 12/16 is 89/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    7/50 = 7 × 8/50 × 8 = 56/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/400 + 300/400 = 56 + 300/400 = 356/400
  5. 356/400 simplified gives 89/100
  6. So, 7/50 + 12/16 = 89/100

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