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Add 50/16 and 50/48

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

50/16 + 50/48 is 25/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   50/16 = 50 × 3/16 × 3 = 150/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/48 + 50/48 = 150 + 50/48 = 200/48
5. 200/48 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 50/16 + 50/48 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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