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Add 50/16 and 1/7

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 1/7

50/16 + 1/7 is 183/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    1/7 = 1 × 16/7 × 16 = 16/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/112 + 16/112 = 350 + 16/112 = 366/112
  5. 366/112 simplified gives 183/56
  6. So, 50/16 + 1/7 = 183/56
    In mixed form: 315/56

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