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Add 50/16 and 70/6

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 11 4/6

50/16 + 70/6 is 355/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 6 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    50/16 = 50 × 3/16 × 3 = 150/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    70/6 = 70 × 8/6 × 8 = 560/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/48 + 560/48 = 150 + 560/48 = 710/48
  5. 710/48 simplified gives 355/24
  6. So, 50/16 + 70/6 = 355/24
    In mixed form: 1419/24

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