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Add 50/10 and 5/16

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 5/16

50/10 + 5/16 is 85/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    50/10 = 50 × 8/10 × 8 = 400/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/80 + 25/80 = 400 + 25/80 = 425/80
  5. 425/80 simplified gives 85/16
  6. So, 50/10 + 5/16 = 85/16
    In mixed form: 55/16

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