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Add 50/16 and 10/75

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 10/75

50/16 + 10/75 is 391/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    50/16 = 50 × 75/16 × 75 = 3750/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/1200 + 160/1200 = 3750 + 160/1200 = 3910/1200
  5. 3910/1200 simplified gives 391/120
  6. So, 50/16 + 10/75 = 391/120
    In mixed form: 331/120

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