Add 8/16 and 42/50
8/16 + 42/50 is 67/50.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 25/16 × 25 = 200/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Add the two like fractions:
200/400 + 336/400 = 200 + 336/400 = 536/400 - 536/400 simplified gives 67/50
- So, 8/16 + 42/50 = 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50
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