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Add 16/3 and 35/50

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 35/50

16/3 + 35/50 is 181/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    16/3 = 16 × 50/3 × 50 = 800/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/150 + 105/150 = 800 + 105/150 = 905/150
  5. 905/150 simplified gives 181/30
  6. So, 16/3 + 35/50 = 181/30
    In mixed form: 61/30

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