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Add 16/5 and 49/14

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 3 7/14

16/5 + 49/14 is 67/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    16/5 = 16 × 14/5 × 14 = 224/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    49/14 = 49 × 5/14 × 5 = 245/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/70 + 245/70 = 224 + 245/70 = 469/70
  5. 469/70 simplified gives 67/10
  6. So, 16/5 + 49/14 = 67/10
    In mixed form: 67/10

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