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Add 50/5 and 21/16

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

50/5 + 21/16 is 181/16.

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,
    21/16 = 21 × 5/16 × 5 = 105/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/80 + 105/80 = 800 + 105/80 = 905/80
  5. 905/80 simplified gives 181/16
  6. So, 50/5 + 21/16 = 181/16
    In mixed form: 115/16

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