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Add 16/50 and 60/7

1st number: 16/50, 2nd number: 8 4/7

16/50 + 60/7 is 1556/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    60/7 = 60 × 50/7 × 50 = 3000/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/350 + 3000/350 = 112 + 3000/350 = 3112/350
  5. 3112/350 simplified gives 1556/175
  6. So, 16/50 + 60/7 = 1556/175
    In mixed form: 8156/175

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