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Add 48/16 and 9/50

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 9/50

48/16 + 9/50 is 159/50.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 8/50 × 8 = 72/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/400 + 72/400 = 1200 + 72/400 = 1272/400
  5. 1272/400 simplified gives 159/50
  6. So, 48/16 + 9/50 = 159/50
    In mixed form: 39/50

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