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Add 25/16 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 50/96

25/16 + 50/96 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   25/16 = 25 × 6/16 × 6 = 150/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/96 + 50/96 = 150 + 50/96 = 200/96
5. 200/96 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 25/16 + 50/96 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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