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Add 20/4 and 40/50

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 40/50

20/4 + 40/50 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    20/4 = 20 × 25/4 × 25 = 500/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    40/50 = 40 × 2/50 × 2 = 80/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/100 + 80/100 = 500 + 80/100 = 580/100
  5. 580/100 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 20/4 + 40/50 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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