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Add 48/50 and 40/80

48/50 + 40/80 is 73/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    48/50 = 48 × 8/50 × 8 = 384/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    40/80 = 40 × 5/80 × 5 = 200/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/400 + 200/400 = 384 + 200/400 = 584/400
  5. 584/400 simplified gives 73/50
  6. So, 48/50 + 40/80 = 73/50
    In mixed form: 123/50

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