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Add 50/15 and 4/16

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 4/16

50/15 + 4/16 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    50/15 = 50 × 16/15 × 16 = 800/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    4/16 = 4 × 15/16 × 15 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/240 + 60/240 = 800 + 60/240 = 860/240
  5. 860/240 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 50/15 + 4/16 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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