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Add 63/40 and 50/16

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

63/40 + 50/16 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   63/40 = 63 × 2/40 × 2 = 126/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   50/16 = 50 × 5/16 × 5 = 250/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/80 + 250/80 = 126 + 250/80 = 376/80
5. 376/80 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 63/40 + 50/16 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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