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Add 3/50 and 16/7

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 2 2/7

3/50 + 16/7 is 821/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    16/7 = 16 × 50/7 × 50 = 800/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/350 + 800/350 = 21 + 800/350 = 821/350
  5. So, 3/50 + 16/7 = 821/350
    In mixed form: 2121/350

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