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Add 50/75 and 75/80

50/75 + 75/80 is 77/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    75/80 = 75 × 15/80 × 15 = 1125/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1200 + 1125/1200 = 800 + 1125/1200 = 1925/1200
  5. 1925/1200 simplified gives 77/48
  6. So, 50/75 + 75/80 = 77/48
    In mixed form: 129/48

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