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Add 50/3 and 20/45

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 20/45

50/3 + 20/45 is 154/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    50/3 = 50 × 15/3 × 15 = 750/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/45 + 20/45 = 750 + 20/45 = 770/45
  5. 770/45 simplified gives 154/9
  6. So, 50/3 + 20/45 = 154/9
    In mixed form: 171/9

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