Add 5/2 and 50/80, Solve 2 1/2 + 50/80 as a fraction

Add 5/2 and 50/80

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 50/80

5/2 + 50/80 is 25/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
5/2 = 5 × 40/2 × 40 = 200/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80
Add the two like fractions:
200/80 + 50/80 = 200 + 50/80 = 250/80
250/80 simplified gives 25/8
So, 5/2 + 50/80 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8

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