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Add 2/40 and 63/50

1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 13/50

2/40 + 63/50 is 131/100.

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,
    63/50 = 63 × 4/50 × 4 = 252/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/200 + 252/200 = 10 + 252/200 = 262/200
  5. 262/200 simplified gives 131/100
  6. So, 2/40 + 63/50 = 131/100
    In mixed form: 131/100

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