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Add 50/3 and 72/96

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 72/96

50/3 + 72/96 is 209/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   50/3 = 50 × 32/3 × 32 = 1600/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/96 + 72/96 = 1600 + 72/96 = 1672/96
5. 1672/96 simplified gives 209/12
6. So, 50/3 + 72/96 = 209/12
   In mixed form: 175/12

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