Add 81/2 and 16/50
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 16/50
81/2 + 16/50 is 2041/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
81/2 = 81 × 25/2 × 25 = 2025/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
16/50 = 16 × 1/50 × 1 = 16/50 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/50 + 16/50 = 2025 + 16/50 = 2041/50 - So, 81/2 + 16/50 = 2041/50
In mixed form: 4041/50
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