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Add 75/16 and 50/96

1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 50/96

75/16 + 50/96 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    75/16 = 75 × 6/16 × 6 = 450/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/96 + 50/96 = 450 + 50/96 = 500/96
  5. 500/96 simplified gives 125/24
  6. So, 75/16 + 50/96 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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