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Add 16/35 and 42/50

16/35 + 42/50 is 227/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    16/35 = 16 × 10/35 × 10 = 160/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/350 + 294/350 = 160 + 294/350 = 454/350
  5. 454/350 simplified gives 227/175
  6. So, 16/35 + 42/50 = 227/175
    In mixed form: 152/175

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