Add 20/7 and 50/16, Solve 2 6/7 + 3 2/16 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 50/16

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

20/7 + 50/16 is 335/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
20/7 = 20 × 16/7 × 16 = 320/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
Add the two like fractions:
320/112 + 350/112 = 320 + 350/112 = 670/112
670/112 simplified gives 335/56
So, 20/7 + 50/16 = 335/56
In mixed form: 555/56

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