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Add 16/9 and 50/4

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 12 2/4

16/9 + 50/4 is 257/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    50/4 = 50 × 9/4 × 9 = 450/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/36 + 450/36 = 64 + 450/36 = 514/36
  5. 514/36 simplified gives 257/18
  6. So, 16/9 + 50/4 = 257/18
    In mixed form: 145/18

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