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Add 50/40 and 45/16

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

50/40 + 45/16 is 65/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   50/40 = 50 × 2/40 × 2 = 100/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/80 + 225/80 = 100 + 225/80 = 325/80
5. 325/80 simplified gives 65/16
6. So, 50/40 + 45/16 = 65/16
   In mixed form: 41/16

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