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Add 50/5 and 20/16

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 1 4/16

50/5 + 20/16 is 45/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    50/5 = 50 × 16/5 × 16 = 800/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    20/16 = 20 × 5/16 × 5 = 100/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/80 + 100/80 = 800 + 100/80 = 900/80
  5. 900/80 simplified gives 45/4
  6. So, 50/5 + 20/16 = 45/4
    In mixed form: 111/4

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