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Add 64/7 and 50/16

1st number: 9 1/7, 2nd number: 3 2/16

64/7 + 50/16 is 687/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    64/7 = 64 × 16/7 × 16 = 1024/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/112 + 350/112 = 1024 + 350/112 = 1374/112
  5. 1374/112 simplified gives 687/56
  6. So, 64/7 + 50/16 = 687/56
    In mixed form: 1215/56

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