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Add 50/16 and 5/56

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 5/56

50/16 + 5/56 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/112 + 10/112 = 350 + 10/112 = 360/112
  5. 360/112 simplified gives 45/14
  6. So, 50/16 + 5/56 = 45/14
    In mixed form: 33/14

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