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Add 16/49 and 56/50

1^st number: 16/49, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

16/49 + 56/50 is 1772/1225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   16/49 = 16 × 50/49 × 50 = 800/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   56/50 = 56 × 49/50 × 49 = 2744/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/2450 + 2744/2450 = 800 + 2744/2450 = 3544/2450
5. 3544/2450 simplified gives 1772/1225
6. So, 16/49 + 56/50 = 1772/1225
   In mixed form: 1547/1225

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