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Add 50/16 and 15/45

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 15/45

50/16 + 15/45 is 83/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/720 + 240/720 = 2250 + 240/720 = 2490/720
5. 2490/720 simplified gives 83/24
6. So, 50/16 + 15/45 = 83/24
   In mixed form: 311/24

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