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Add 50/16 and 40/90

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 40/90

50/16 + 40/90 is 257/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 90 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 90 × 8 = 720,
   40/90 = 40 × 8/90 × 8 = 320/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/720 + 320/720 = 2250 + 320/720 = 2570/720
5. 2570/720 simplified gives 257/72
6. So, 50/16 + 40/90 = 257/72
   In mixed form: 341/72

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