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Add 10/80 and 3/50

10/80 + 3/50 is 37/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    10/80 = 10 × 5/80 × 5 = 50/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/400 + 24/400 = 50 + 24/400 = 74/400
  5. 74/400 simplified gives 37/200
  6. So, 10/80 + 3/50 = 37/200

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