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Add 15/16 and 50/24

1^st number: 15/16, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

15/16 + 50/24 is 145/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   50/24 = 50 × 2/24 × 2 = 100/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/48 + 100/48 = 45 + 100/48 = 145/48
5. So, 15/16 + 50/24 = 145/48
   In mixed form: 31/48

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