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Add 50/3 and 50/80

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 50/80

50/3 + 50/80 is 415/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    50/3 = 50 × 80/3 × 80 = 4000/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4000/240 + 150/240 = 4000 + 150/240 = 4150/240
  5. 4150/240 simplified gives 415/24
  6. So, 50/3 + 50/80 = 415/24
    In mixed form: 177/24

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