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Add 50/3 and 56/50

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

50/3 + 56/50 is 1334/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
   50/3 = 50 × 50/3 × 50 = 2500/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2500/150 + 168/150 = 2500 + 168/150 = 2668/150
5. 2668/150 simplified gives 1334/75
6. So, 50/3 + 56/50 = 1334/75
   In mixed form: 1759/75

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