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Add 50/3 and 96/45

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

50/3 + 96/45 is 94/5.

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,
   96/45 = 96 × 1/45 × 1 = 96/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/45 + 96/45 = 750 + 96/45 = 846/45
5. 846/45 simplified gives 94/5
6. So, 50/3 + 96/45 = 94/5
   In mixed form: 184/5

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