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Add 28/16 and 45/50

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 45/50

28/16 + 45/50 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    28/16 = 28 × 25/16 × 25 = 700/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/400 + 360/400 = 700 + 360/400 = 1060/400
  5. 1060/400 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 28/16 + 45/50 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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