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Add 16/12 and 24/50

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 24/50

16/12 + 24/50 is 136/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    16/12 = 16 × 25/12 × 25 = 400/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    24/50 = 24 × 6/50 × 6 = 144/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/300 + 144/300 = 400 + 144/300 = 544/300
  5. 544/300 simplified gives 136/75
  6. So, 16/12 + 24/50 = 136/75
    In mixed form: 161/75

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