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Add 16/4 and 45/50

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 45/50

16/4 + 45/50 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    16/4 = 16 × 25/4 × 25 = 400/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/100 + 90/100 = 400 + 90/100 = 490/100
  5. 490/100 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 16/4 + 45/50 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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