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Add 50/28 and 16/35

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 16/35

50/28 + 16/35 is 157/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/140 + 64/140 = 250 + 64/140 = 314/140
5. 314/140 simplified gives 157/70
6. So, 50/28 + 16/35 = 157/70
   In mixed form: 217/70

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