Add 81/16 and 12/50
1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 12/50
81/16 + 12/50 is 2121/400.
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,
81/16 = 81 × 25/16 × 25 = 2025/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
12/50 = 12 × 8/50 × 8 = 96/400 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/400 + 96/400 = 2025 + 96/400 = 2121/400 - So, 81/16 + 12/50 = 2121/400
In mixed form: 5121/400
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