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Add 16/10 and 9/50

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 9/50

16/10 + 9/50 is 89/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    16/10 = 16 × 5/10 × 5 = 80/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    9/50 = 9 × 1/50 × 1 = 9/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/50 + 9/50 = 80 + 9/50 = 89/50
  5. So, 16/10 + 9/50 = 89/50
    In mixed form: 139/50

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