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Add 10/16 and 50/21

1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 2 8/21

10/16 + 50/21 is 505/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 21 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    50/21 = 50 × 16/21 × 16 = 800/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/336 + 800/336 = 210 + 800/336 = 1010/336
  5. 1010/336 simplified gives 505/168
  6. So, 10/16 + 50/21 = 505/168
    In mixed form: 31/168

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