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Add 15/28 and 50/16

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

15/28 + 50/16 is 205/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   15/28 = 15 × 4/28 × 4 = 60/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/112 + 350/112 = 60 + 350/112 = 410/112
5. 410/112 simplified gives 205/56
6. So, 15/28 + 50/16 = 205/56
   In mixed form: 337/56

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