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Add 5/16 and 50/70

5/16 + 50/70 is 115/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/560 + 400/560 = 175 + 400/560 = 575/560
  5. 575/560 simplified gives 115/112
  6. So, 5/16 + 50/70 = 115/112
    In mixed form: 13/112

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