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Add 50/36 and 16/42

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 16/42

50/36 + 16/42 is 223/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 42 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    50/36 = 50 × 7/36 × 7 = 350/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    16/42 = 16 × 6/42 × 6 = 96/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/252 + 96/252 = 350 + 96/252 = 446/252
  5. 446/252 simplified gives 223/126
  6. So, 50/36 + 16/42 = 223/126
    In mixed form: 197/126

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