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Add 50/25 and 2/40

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 2/40

50/25 + 2/40 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/200 + 10/200 = 400 + 10/200 = 410/200
  5. 410/200 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 50/25 + 2/40 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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