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Add 50/72 and 16/21

50/72 + 16/21 is 367/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 21 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
    16/21 = 16 × 24/21 × 24 = 384/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/504 + 384/504 = 350 + 384/504 = 734/504
  5. 734/504 simplified gives 367/252
  6. So, 50/72 + 16/21 = 367/252
    In mixed form: 1115/252

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