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Add 16/9 and 45/50

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 45/50

16/9 + 45/50 is 241/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    16/9 = 16 × 50/9 × 50 = 800/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/450 + 405/450 = 800 + 405/450 = 1205/450
  5. 1205/450 simplified gives 241/90
  6. So, 16/9 + 45/50 = 241/90
    In mixed form: 261/90

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