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Add 25/50 and 16/3

1st number: 25/50, 2nd number: 5 1/3

25/50 + 16/3 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    16/3 = 16 × 50/3 × 50 = 800/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/150 + 800/150 = 75 + 800/150 = 875/150
  5. 875/150 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 25/50 + 16/3 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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