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Add 50/35 and 42/16

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

50/35 + 42/16 is 227/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/560 + 1470/560 = 800 + 1470/560 = 2270/560
5. 2270/560 simplified gives 227/56
6. So, 50/35 + 42/16 = 227/56
   In mixed form: 43/56

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