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Add 70/50 and 16/49

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 16/49

70/50 + 16/49 is 423/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    16/49 = 16 × 50/49 × 50 = 800/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/2450 + 800/2450 = 3430 + 800/2450 = 4230/2450
  5. 4230/2450 simplified gives 423/245
  6. So, 70/50 + 16/49 = 423/245
    In mixed form: 1178/245

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