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Add 48/16 and 3/50

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 3/50

48/16 + 3/50 is 153/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    48/16 = 48 × 25/16 × 25 = 1200/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/400 + 24/400 = 1200 + 24/400 = 1224/400
  5. 1224/400 simplified gives 153/50
  6. So, 48/16 + 3/50 = 153/50
    In mixed form: 33/50

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