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Add 54/45 and 50/16

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

54/45 + 50/16 is 173/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   54/45 = 54 × 16/45 × 16 = 864/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/720 + 2250/720 = 864 + 2250/720 = 3114/720
5. 3114/720 simplified gives 173/40
6. So, 54/45 + 50/16 = 173/40
   In mixed form: 413/40

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