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Add 50/16 and 50/25

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

50/16 + 50/25 is 41/8.

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,
   50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/400 + 800/400 = 1250 + 800/400 = 2050/400
5. 2050/400 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 50/16 + 50/25 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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