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Add 49/50 and 28/40

49/50 + 28/40 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    49/50 = 49 × 4/50 × 4 = 196/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/200 + 140/200 = 196 + 140/200 = 336/200
  5. 336/200 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 49/50 + 28/40 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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