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Add 16/50 and 70/84

16/50 + 70/84 is 173/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    16/50 = 16 × 42/50 × 42 = 672/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2100 + 1750/2100 = 672 + 1750/2100 = 2422/2100
  5. 2422/2100 simplified gives 173/150
  6. So, 16/50 + 70/84 = 173/150
    In mixed form: 123/150

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