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Add 40/50 and 42/16

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

40/50 + 42/16 is 137/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   40/50 = 40 × 8/50 × 8 = 320/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   42/16 = 42 × 25/16 × 25 = 1050/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/400 + 1050/400 = 320 + 1050/400 = 1370/400
5. 1370/400 simplified gives 137/40
6. So, 40/50 + 42/16 = 137/40
   In mixed form: 317/40

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