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Add 50/20 and 63/16

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

50/20 + 63/16 is 103/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   50/20 = 50 × 4/20 × 4 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   63/16 = 63 × 5/16 × 5 = 315/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/80 + 315/80 = 200 + 315/80 = 515/80
5. 515/80 simplified gives 103/16
6. So, 50/20 + 63/16 = 103/16
   In mixed form: 67/16

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