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Add 9/50 and 5/16

9/50 + 5/16 is 197/400.

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,
    5/16 = 5 × 25/16 × 25 = 125/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/400 + 125/400 = 72 + 125/400 = 197/400
  5. So, 9/50 + 5/16 = 197/400

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