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Add 50/3 and 42/70

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 42/70

50/3 + 42/70 is 259/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    50/3 = 50 × 70/3 × 70 = 3500/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    42/70 = 42 × 3/70 × 3 = 126/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3500/210 + 126/210 = 3500 + 126/210 = 3626/210
  5. 3626/210 simplified gives 259/15
  6. So, 50/3 + 42/70 = 259/15
    In mixed form: 174/15

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