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Add 50/3 and 75/40

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

50/3 + 75/40 is 445/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
   50/3 = 50 × 40/3 × 40 = 2000/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/120 + 225/120 = 2000 + 225/120 = 2225/120
5. 2225/120 simplified gives 445/24
6. So, 50/3 + 75/40 = 445/24
   In mixed form: 1813/24

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