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Add 35/50 and 75/16

1st number: 35/50, 2nd number: 4 11/16

35/50 + 75/16 is 431/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    35/50 = 35 × 8/50 × 8 = 280/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    75/16 = 75 × 25/16 × 25 = 1875/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/400 + 1875/400 = 280 + 1875/400 = 2155/400
  5. 2155/400 simplified gives 431/80
  6. So, 35/50 + 75/16 = 431/80
    In mixed form: 531/80

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