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Add 50/35 and 5/16

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 5/16

50/35 + 5/16 is 195/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/560 + 175/560 = 800 + 175/560 = 975/560
  5. 975/560 simplified gives 195/112
  6. So, 50/35 + 5/16 = 195/112
    In mixed form: 183/112

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