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Add 16/75 and 50/56

16/75 + 50/56 is 2323/2100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    16/75 = 16 × 56/75 × 56 = 896/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    50/56 = 50 × 75/56 × 75 = 3750/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/4200 + 3750/4200 = 896 + 3750/4200 = 4646/4200
  5. 4646/4200 simplified gives 2323/2100
  6. So, 16/75 + 50/56 = 2323/2100
    In mixed form: 1223/2100

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