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Add 50/3 and 7/49

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 7/49

50/3 + 7/49 is 353/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    50/3 = 50 × 49/3 × 49 = 2450/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    7/49 = 7 × 3/49 × 3 = 21/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/147 + 21/147 = 2450 + 21/147 = 2471/147
  5. 2471/147 simplified gives 353/21
  6. So, 50/3 + 7/49 = 353/21
    In mixed form: 1617/21

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