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Add 35/42 and 16/50

35/42 + 16/50 is 173/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    35/42 = 35 × 25/42 × 25 = 875/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    16/50 = 16 × 21/50 × 21 = 336/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/1050 + 336/1050 = 875 + 336/1050 = 1211/1050
  5. 1211/1050 simplified gives 173/150
  6. So, 35/42 + 16/50 = 173/150
    In mixed form: 123/150

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