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Add 50/6 and 25/16

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

50/6 + 25/16 is 475/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   50/6 = 50 × 8/6 × 8 = 400/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/48 + 75/48 = 400 + 75/48 = 475/48
5. So, 50/6 + 25/16 = 475/48
   In mixed form: 943/48

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