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Add 50/16 and 21/45

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 21/45

50/16 + 21/45 is 431/120.

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,
    21/45 = 21 × 16/45 × 16 = 336/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/720 + 336/720 = 2250 + 336/720 = 2586/720
  5. 2586/720 simplified gives 431/120
  6. So, 50/16 + 21/45 = 431/120
    In mixed form: 371/120

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