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Add 35/14 and 16/50

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 16/50

35/14 + 16/50 is 141/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    35/14 = 35 × 25/14 × 25 = 875/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/350 + 112/350 = 875 + 112/350 = 987/350
  5. 987/350 simplified gives 141/50
  6. So, 35/14 + 16/50 = 141/50
    In mixed form: 241/50

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