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Add 5/50 and 75/40

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

5/50 + 75/40 is 79/40.

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,
   5/50 = 5 × 4/50 × 4 = 20/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   75/40 = 75 × 5/40 × 5 = 375/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/200 + 375/200 = 20 + 375/200 = 395/200
5. 395/200 simplified gives 79/40
6. So, 5/50 + 75/40 = 79/40
   In mixed form: 139/40

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