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Add 9/50 and 10/16

9/50 + 10/16 is 161/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    9/50 = 9 × 8/50 × 8 = 72/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/400 + 250/400 = 72 + 250/400 = 322/400
  5. 322/400 simplified gives 161/200
  6. So, 9/50 + 10/16 = 161/200

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