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Add 42/16 and 50/14

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 3 8/14

42/16 + 50/14 is 347/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    50/14 = 50 × 8/14 × 8 = 400/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/112 + 400/112 = 294 + 400/112 = 694/112
  5. 694/112 simplified gives 347/56
  6. So, 42/16 + 50/14 = 347/56
    In mixed form: 611/56

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