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Add 50/16 and 12/25

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 12/25

50/16 + 12/25 is 721/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 25 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    50/16 = 50 × 25/16 × 25 = 1250/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    12/25 = 12 × 16/25 × 16 = 192/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/400 + 192/400 = 1250 + 192/400 = 1442/400
  5. 1442/400 simplified gives 721/200
  6. So, 50/16 + 12/25 = 721/200
    In mixed form: 3121/200

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