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Add 27/20 and 50/8

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 6 2/8

27/20 + 50/8 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    27/20 = 27 × 2/20 × 2 = 54/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    50/8 = 50 × 5/8 × 5 = 250/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/40 + 250/40 = 54 + 250/40 = 304/40
  5. 304/40 simplified gives 38/5
  6. So, 27/20 + 50/8 = 38/5
    In mixed form: 73/5

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