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Add 50/16 and 70/48

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

50/16 + 70/48 is 55/12.

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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,
   70/48 = 70 × 1/48 × 1 = 70/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/48 + 70/48 = 150 + 70/48 = 220/48
5. 220/48 simplified gives 55/12
6. So, 50/16 + 70/48 = 55/12
   In mixed form: 47/12

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