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Add 16/50 and 15/48

16/50 + 15/48 is 253/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    16/50 = 16 × 24/50 × 24 = 384/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    15/48 = 15 × 25/48 × 25 = 375/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/1200 + 375/1200 = 384 + 375/1200 = 759/1200
  5. 759/1200 simplified gives 253/400
  6. So, 16/50 + 15/48 = 253/400

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