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Add 16/50 and 42/56

16/50 + 42/56 is 107/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    16/50 = 16 × 28/50 × 28 = 448/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/1400 + 1050/1400 = 448 + 1050/1400 = 1498/1400
  5. 1498/1400 simplified gives 107/100
  6. So, 16/50 + 42/56 = 107/100
    In mixed form: 17/100

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