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Add 2/80 and 45/50

2/80 + 45/50 is 37/40.

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,
    2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/400 + 360/400 = 10 + 360/400 = 370/400
  5. 370/400 simplified gives 37/40
  6. So, 2/80 + 45/50 = 37/40

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