Add 50/16 and 2/28, Solve 3 2/16 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 50/16 and 2/28

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 2/28

50/16 + 2/28 is 179/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 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 28 × 4 = 112,
2/28 = 2 × 4/28 × 4 = 8/112
Add the two like fractions:
350/112 + 8/112 = 350 + 8/112 = 358/112
358/112 simplified gives 179/56
So, 50/16 + 2/28 = 179/56
In mixed form: 311/56

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