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Add 16/7 and 8/50

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

16/7 + 8/50 is 428/175.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    16/7 = 16 × 50/7 × 50 = 800/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/350 + 56/350 = 800 + 56/350 = 856/350
  5. 856/350 simplified gives 428/175
  6. So, 16/7 + 8/50 = 428/175
    In mixed form: 278/175

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