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Add 50/16 and 70/24

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 2 22/24

50/16 + 70/24 is 145/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 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 24 × 2 = 48,
    70/24 = 70 × 2/24 × 2 = 140/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/48 + 140/48 = 150 + 140/48 = 290/48
  5. 290/48 simplified gives 145/24
  6. So, 50/16 + 70/24 = 145/24
    In mixed form: 61/24

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