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Add 50/16 and 4/27

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 4/27

50/16 + 4/27 is 707/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    50/16 = 50 × 27/16 × 27 = 1350/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/432 + 64/432 = 1350 + 64/432 = 1414/432
  5. 1414/432 simplified gives 707/216
  6. So, 50/16 + 4/27 = 707/216
    In mixed form: 359/216

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