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Add 50/16 and 70/35

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

50/16 + 70/35 is 41/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   50/16 = 50 × 35/16 × 35 = 1750/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/560 + 1120/560 = 1750 + 1120/560 = 2870/560
5. 2870/560 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 50/16 + 70/35 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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