Add 50/16 and 18/42, Solve 3 2/16 + 18/42 as a fraction

Add 50/16 and 18/42

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 18/42

50/16 + 18/42 is 199/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
18/42 = 18 × 8/42 × 8 = 144/336
Add the two like fractions:
1050/336 + 144/336 = 1050 + 144/336 = 1194/336
1194/336 simplified gives 199/56
So, 50/16 + 18/42 = 199/56
In mixed form: 331/56

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