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Add 16/40 and 63/50

1^st number: 16/40, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

16/40 + 63/50 is 83/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   16/40 = 16 × 5/40 × 5 = 80/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   63/50 = 63 × 4/50 × 4 = 252/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/200 + 252/200 = 80 + 252/200 = 332/200
5. 332/200 simplified gives 83/50
6. So, 16/40 + 63/50 = 83/50
   In mixed form: 133/50

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