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Add 50/40 and 10/50

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 10/50

50/40 + 10/50 is 29/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   50/40 = 50 × 5/40 × 5 = 250/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/200 + 40/200 = 250 + 40/200 = 290/200
5. 290/200 simplified gives 29/20
6. So, 50/40 + 10/50 = 29/20
   In mixed form: 19/20

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