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Add 3/16 and 50/35

1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 1 15/35

3/16 + 50/35 is 181/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/560 + 800/560 = 105 + 800/560 = 905/560
  5. 905/560 simplified gives 181/112
  6. So, 3/16 + 50/35 = 181/112
    In mixed form: 169/112

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