If I noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it. vs If I had noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'if I noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it' is used for a hypothetical situation in the past where the speaker is imagining noticing a mistake and correcting it. The second phrase 'if I had noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it' is used for a past unreal condition, indicating that the speaker did not actually notice the mistake.

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If I noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it.

This phrase is correct and is used for a hypothetical situation in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past where the speaker is imagining noticing a mistake and correcting it.

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The computer would have corrected it.
As I was saying, I noticed the scarf straightaway.
Frank, I noticed the understudy backstage.
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As soon as I walked into this room a week ago, I noticed the picture and I thought that was a good sign for my Aspasia.
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You know what, I noticed the same thing yesterday when I did her wrist X-ray.
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Well, I noticed the bad guys are programmed according to a pretty simple recursive equation that determines their appearance on the screen.
When I arrived, I noticed the main entry port has a keypad to open and close.
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No, I made the mistake, Spencer.
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Even during a trip to Libya as Commissioner for Transport, I noticed the desire to reverse a trend which had always existed in the past.
Of course, I noticed the repetition of the objectives and commitments we have heard numerous times, together with an impression of the tragic situation in the area.

If I had noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it.

This phrase is correct and is used for a past unreal condition.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker did not actually notice the mistake, in a past unreal condition.

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If I had to guess, I would say...
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If I noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it. vs If I had noticed the mistake, I would have corrected it.