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Add 50/16 and 1/70

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 1/70

50/16 + 1/70 is 879/280.

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,
    50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    1/70 = 1 × 8/70 × 8 = 8/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/560 + 8/560 = 1750 + 8/560 = 1758/560
  5. 1758/560 simplified gives 879/280
  6. So, 50/16 + 1/70 = 879/280
    In mixed form: 339/280

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