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Add 50/14 and 16/48

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 16/48

50/14 + 16/48 is 82/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    50/14 = 50 × 24/14 × 24 = 1200/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/336 + 112/336 = 1200 + 112/336 = 1312/336
  5. 1312/336 simplified gives 82/21
  6. So, 50/14 + 16/48 = 82/21
    In mixed form: 319/21

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