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Add 50/16 and 20/72

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 20/72

50/16 + 20/72 is 245/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   20/72 = 20 × 2/72 × 2 = 40/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/144 + 40/144 = 450 + 40/144 = 490/144
5. 490/144 simplified gives 245/72
6. So, 50/16 + 20/72 = 245/72
   In mixed form: 329/72

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