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Add 50/3 and 42/16

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 2 10/16

50/3 + 42/16 is 463/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    50/3 = 50 × 16/3 × 16 = 800/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/48 + 126/48 = 800 + 126/48 = 926/48
  5. 926/48 simplified gives 463/24
  6. So, 50/3 + 42/16 = 463/24
    In mixed form: 197/24

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