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Add 49/40 and 2/50

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 2/50

49/40 + 2/50 is 253/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   49/40 = 49 × 5/40 × 5 = 245/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   2/50 = 2 × 4/50 × 4 = 8/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/200 + 8/200 = 245 + 8/200 = 253/200
5. So, 49/40 + 2/50 = 253/200
   In mixed form: 153/200

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