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Add 2/40 and 1/50

2/40 + 1/50 is 7/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    1/50 = 1 × 4/50 × 4 = 4/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/200 + 4/200 = 10 + 4/200 = 14/200
  5. 14/200 simplified gives 7/100
  6. So, 2/40 + 1/50 = 7/100

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