Add 50/3 and 2/28, Solve 16 2/3 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 50/3 and 2/28

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 2/28

50/3 + 2/28 is 703/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
50/3 = 50 × 28/3 × 28 = 1400/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
1400/84 + 6/84 = 1400 + 6/84 = 1406/84
1406/84 simplified gives 703/42
So, 50/3 + 2/28 = 703/42
In mixed form: 1631/42

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