Add 9/16 and 40/50
9/16 + 40/50 is 109/80.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
40/50 = 40 × 8/50 × 8 = 320/400 - Add the two like fractions:
225/400 + 320/400 = 225 + 320/400 = 545/400 - 545/400 simplified gives 109/80
- So, 9/16 + 40/50 = 109/80
In mixed form: 129/80
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