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Add 50/54 and 7/16

50/54 + 7/16 is 589/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    7/16 = 7 × 27/16 × 27 = 189/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/432 + 189/432 = 400 + 189/432 = 589/432
  5. So, 50/54 + 7/16 = 589/432
    In mixed form: 1157/432

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