Add 50/16 and 10/56, Solve 3 2/16 + 10/56 as a fraction

Add 50/16 and 10/56

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 10/56

50/16 + 10/56 is 185/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
10/56 = 10 × 2/56 × 2 = 20/112
Add the two like fractions:
350/112 + 20/112 = 350 + 20/112 = 370/112
370/112 simplified gives 185/56
So, 50/16 + 10/56 = 185/56
In mixed form: 317/56

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