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Add 50/16 and 35/18

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 1 17/18

50/16 + 35/18 is 365/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/144 + 280/144 = 450 + 280/144 = 730/144
  5. 730/144 simplified gives 365/72
  6. So, 50/16 + 35/18 = 365/72
    In mixed form: 55/72

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