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Add 21/16 and 50/24

1^st number: 1 5/16, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

21/16 + 50/24 is 163/48.

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,
   21/16 = 21 × 3/16 × 3 = 63/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   50/24 = 50 × 2/24 × 2 = 100/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/48 + 100/48 = 63 + 100/48 = 163/48
5. So, 21/16 + 50/24 = 163/48
   In mixed form: 319/48

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