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Add 50/5 and 45/40

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

50/5 + 45/40 is 89/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 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 40 × 1 = 40,
   45/40 = 45 × 1/40 × 1 = 45/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/40 + 45/40 = 400 + 45/40 = 445/40
5. 445/40 simplified gives 89/8
6. So, 50/5 + 45/40 = 89/8
   In mixed form: 111/8

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