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Add 32/45 and 50/16

1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 3 2/16

32/45 + 50/16 is 1381/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    32/45 = 32 × 16/45 × 16 = 512/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/720 + 2250/720 = 512 + 2250/720 = 2762/720
  5. 2762/720 simplified gives 1381/360
  6. So, 32/45 + 50/16 = 1381/360
    In mixed form: 3301/360

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