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Add 48/5 and 50/16

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 3 2/16

48/5 + 50/16 is 509/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    48/5 = 48 × 16/5 × 16 = 768/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/80 + 250/80 = 768 + 250/80 = 1018/80
  5. 1018/80 simplified gives 509/40
  6. So, 48/5 + 50/16 = 509/40
    In mixed form: 1229/40

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