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Add 40/8 and 42/50

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/50

40/8 + 42/50 is 146/25.

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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,
   40/8 = 40 × 25/8 × 25 = 1000/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/200 + 168/200 = 1000 + 168/200 = 1168/200
5. 1168/200 simplified gives 146/25
6. So, 40/8 + 42/50 = 146/25
   In mixed form: 521/25

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