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Add 45/2 and 50/40

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 1 10/40

45/2 + 50/40 is 95/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    45/2 = 45 × 20/2 × 20 = 900/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    50/40 = 50 × 1/40 × 1 = 50/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/40 + 50/40 = 900 + 50/40 = 950/40
  5. 950/40 simplified gives 95/4
  6. So, 45/2 + 50/40 = 95/4
    In mixed form: 233/4

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