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Add 50/24 and 25/16

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

50/24 + 25/16 is 175/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   50/24 = 50 × 2/24 × 2 = 100/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/48 + 75/48 = 100 + 75/48 = 175/48
5. So, 50/24 + 25/16 = 175/48
   In mixed form: 331/48

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