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Add 56/50 and 6/16

1st number: 1 6/50, 2nd number: 6/16

56/50 + 6/16 is 299/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    56/50 = 56 × 8/50 × 8 = 448/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    6/16 = 6 × 25/16 × 25 = 150/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/400 + 150/400 = 448 + 150/400 = 598/400
  5. 598/400 simplified gives 299/200
  6. So, 56/50 + 6/16 = 299/200
    In mixed form: 199/200

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