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Add 7/50 and 16/4

1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 4 0/4

7/50 + 16/4 is 207/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 4 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    7/50 = 7 × 2/50 × 2 = 14/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    16/4 = 16 × 25/4 × 25 = 400/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/100 + 400/100 = 14 + 400/100 = 414/100
  5. 414/100 simplified gives 207/50
  6. So, 7/50 + 16/4 = 207/50
    In mixed form: 47/50

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