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Add 50/3 and 80/90

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 80/90

50/3 + 80/90 is 158/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   50/3 = 50 × 30/3 × 30 = 1500/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/90 + 80/90 = 1500 + 80/90 = 1580/90
5. 1580/90 simplified gives 158/9
6. So, 50/3 + 80/90 = 158/9
   In mixed form: 175/9

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