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Add 16/70 and 10/50

16/70 + 10/50 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    16/70 = 16 × 5/70 × 5 = 80/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/350 + 70/350 = 80 + 70/350 = 150/350
  5. 150/350 simplified gives 3/7
  6. So, 16/70 + 10/50 = 3/7

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