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Add 50/16 and 15/70

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 15/70

50/16 + 15/70 is 187/56.

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,
    15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/560 + 120/560 = 1750 + 120/560 = 1870/560
  5. 1870/560 simplified gives 187/56
  6. So, 50/16 + 15/70 = 187/56
    In mixed form: 319/56

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