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Add 25/16 and 50/12

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

25/16 + 50/12 is 275/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/48 + 200/48 = 75 + 200/48 = 275/48
5. So, 25/16 + 50/12 = 275/48
   In mixed form: 535/48

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