Add 50/16 and 30/35
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 30/35
50/16 + 30/35 is 223/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
30/35 = 30 × 16/35 × 16 = 480/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/560 + 480/560 = 1750 + 480/560 = 2230/560 - 2230/560 simplified gives 223/56
- So, 50/16 + 30/35 = 223/56
In mixed form: 355/56
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