Add 50/16 and 4/70
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 4/70
50/16 + 4/70 is 891/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
4/70 = 4 × 8/70 × 8 = 32/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/560 + 32/560 = 1750 + 32/560 = 1782/560 - 1782/560 simplified gives 891/280
- So, 50/16 + 4/70 = 891/280
In mixed form: 351/280
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