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Add 45/50 and 5/16

45/50 + 5/16 is 97/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    5/16 = 5 × 25/16 × 25 = 125/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/400 + 125/400 = 360 + 125/400 = 485/400
  5. 485/400 simplified gives 97/80
  6. So, 45/50 + 5/16 = 97/80
    In mixed form: 117/80

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