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Add 50/40 and 30/50

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 30/50

50/40 + 30/50 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   30/50 = 30 × 4/50 × 4 = 120/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/200 + 120/200 = 250 + 120/200 = 370/200
5. 370/200 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 50/40 + 30/50 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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