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Add 75/16 and 80/50

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

75/16 + 80/50 is 503/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   75/16 = 75 × 25/16 × 25 = 1875/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   80/50 = 80 × 8/50 × 8 = 640/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/400 + 640/400 = 1875 + 640/400 = 2515/400
5. 2515/400 simplified gives 503/80
6. So, 75/16 + 80/50 = 503/80
   In mixed form: 623/80

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