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Add 16/35 and 50/16

1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 3 2/16

16/35 + 50/16 is 1003/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    16/35 = 16 × 16/35 × 16 = 256/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/560 + 1750/560 = 256 + 1750/560 = 2006/560
  5. 2006/560 simplified gives 1003/280
  6. So, 16/35 + 50/16 = 1003/280
    In mixed form: 3163/280

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