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Add 16/35 and 50/96

16/35 + 50/96 is 1643/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    16/35 = 16 × 96/35 × 96 = 1536/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    50/96 = 50 × 35/96 × 35 = 1750/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/3360 + 1750/3360 = 1536 + 1750/3360 = 3286/3360
  5. 3286/3360 simplified gives 1643/1680
  6. So, 16/35 + 50/96 = 1643/1680

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