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Add 50/20 and 10/8

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 2/8

50/20 + 10/8 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    50/20 = 50 × 2/20 × 2 = 100/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    10/8 = 10 × 5/8 × 5 = 50/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/40 + 50/40 = 100 + 50/40 = 150/40
  5. 150/40 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 50/20 + 10/8 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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