Add 50/16 and 3/18, Solve 3 2/16 + 3/18 as a fraction

Add 50/16 and 3/18

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 3/18

50/16 + 3/18 is 79/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
3/18 = 3 × 8/18 × 8 = 24/144
Add the two like fractions:
450/144 + 24/144 = 450 + 24/144 = 474/144
474/144 simplified gives 79/24
So, 50/16 + 3/18 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24

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