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Add 50/16 and 4/45

1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 4/45

50/16 + 4/45 is 1157/360.

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,
    4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/720 + 64/720 = 2250 + 64/720 = 2314/720
  5. 2314/720 simplified gives 1157/360
  6. So, 50/16 + 4/45 = 1157/360
    In mixed form: 377/360

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