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Add 50/2 and 21/80

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 21/80

50/2 + 21/80 is 2021/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    50/2 = 50 × 40/2 × 40 = 2000/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    21/80 = 21 × 1/80 × 1 = 21/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/80 + 21/80 = 2000 + 21/80 = 2021/80
  5. So, 50/2 + 21/80 = 2021/80
    In mixed form: 2521/80

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