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Add 54/72 and 50/16

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

54/72 + 50/16 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   54/72 = 54 × 2/72 × 2 = 108/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   50/16 = 50 × 9/16 × 9 = 450/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/144 + 450/144 = 108 + 450/144 = 558/144
5. 558/144 simplified gives 31/8
6. So, 54/72 + 50/16 = 31/8
   In mixed form: 37/8

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