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Add 50/3 and 72/80

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 72/80

50/3 + 72/80 is 527/30.

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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,
   72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4000/240 + 216/240 = 4000 + 216/240 = 4216/240
5. 4216/240 simplified gives 527/30
6. So, 50/3 + 72/80 = 527/30
   In mixed form: 1717/30

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