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Add 4/50 and 56/80

4/50 + 56/80 is 39/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   4/50 = 4 × 8/50 × 8 = 32/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   56/80 = 56 × 5/80 × 5 = 280/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/400 + 280/400 = 32 + 280/400 = 312/400
5. 312/400 simplified gives 39/50
6. So, 4/50 + 56/80 = 39/50

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