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Add 50/14 and 36/16

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 2 4/16

50/14 + 36/16 is 163/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    50/14 = 50 × 8/14 × 8 = 400/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    36/16 = 36 × 7/16 × 7 = 252/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/112 + 252/112 = 400 + 252/112 = 652/112
  5. 652/112 simplified gives 163/28
  6. So, 50/14 + 36/16 = 163/28
    In mixed form: 523/28

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