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Add 1/16 and 50/45

1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 5/45

1/16 + 50/45 is 169/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/720 + 800/720 = 45 + 800/720 = 845/720
  5. 845/720 simplified gives 169/144
  6. So, 1/16 + 50/45 = 169/144
    In mixed form: 125/144

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