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Add 50/70 and 30/16

1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 1 14/16

50/70 + 30/16 is 145/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/560 + 1050/560 = 400 + 1050/560 = 1450/560
  5. 1450/560 simplified gives 145/56
  6. So, 50/70 + 30/16 = 145/56
    In mixed form: 233/56

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