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Add 50/16 and 90/35

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 2 20/35

50/16 + 90/35 is 319/56.

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,
    90/35 = 90 × 16/35 × 16 = 1440/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/560 + 1440/560 = 1750 + 1440/560 = 3190/560
  5. 3190/560 simplified gives 319/56
  6. So, 50/16 + 90/35 = 319/56
    In mixed form: 539/56

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