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Add 2/8 and 40/50

2/8 + 40/50 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/200 + 160/200 = 50 + 160/200 = 210/200
  5. 210/200 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 2/8 + 40/50 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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