Add 50/75 and 25/16, Solve 50/75 + 1 9/16 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 25/16

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

50/75 + 25/16 is 107/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
25/16 = 25 × 75/16 × 75 = 1875/1200
Add the two like fractions:
800/1200 + 1875/1200 = 800 + 1875/1200 = 2675/1200
2675/1200 simplified gives 107/48
So, 50/75 + 25/16 = 107/48
In mixed form: 211/48

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