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Add 16/70 and 42/50

16/70 + 42/50 is 187/175.

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,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/350 + 294/350 = 80 + 294/350 = 374/350
  5. 374/350 simplified gives 187/175
  6. So, 16/70 + 42/50 = 187/175
    In mixed form: 112/175

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