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Add 50/16 and 21/63

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 21/63

50/16 + 21/63 is 83/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   50/16 = 50 × 63/16 × 63 = 3150/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   21/63 = 21 × 16/63 × 16 = 336/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/1008 + 336/1008 = 3150 + 336/1008 = 3486/1008
5. 3486/1008 simplified gives 83/24
6. So, 50/16 + 21/63 = 83/24
   In mixed form: 311/24

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