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Add 50/16 and 50/96

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 50/96

50/16 + 50/96 is 175/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
   50/16 = 50 × 6/16 × 6 = 300/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/96 + 50/96 = 300 + 50/96 = 350/96
5. 350/96 simplified gives 175/48
6. So, 50/16 + 50/96 = 175/48
   In mixed form: 331/48

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