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Add 50/5 and 20/8

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 2 4/8

50/5 + 20/8 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
    50/5 = 50 × 8/5 × 8 = 400/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    20/8 = 20 × 5/8 × 5 = 100/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/40 + 100/40 = 400 + 100/40 = 500/40
  5. 500/40 simplified gives 25/2
  6. So, 50/5 + 20/8 = 25/2
    In mixed form: 121/2

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