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Add 96/75 and 50/16

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

96/75 + 50/16 is 881/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   96/75 = 96 × 16/75 × 16 = 1536/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   50/16 = 50 × 75/16 × 75 = 3750/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/1200 + 3750/1200 = 1536 + 3750/1200 = 5286/1200
5. 5286/1200 simplified gives 881/200
6. So, 96/75 + 50/16 = 881/200
   In mixed form: 481/200

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