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Add 50/8 and 8/10

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 8/10

50/8 + 8/10 is 141/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    50/8 = 50 × 5/8 × 5 = 250/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    8/10 = 8 × 4/10 × 4 = 32/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/40 + 32/40 = 250 + 32/40 = 282/40
  5. 282/40 simplified gives 141/20
  6. So, 50/8 + 8/10 = 141/20
    In mixed form: 71/20

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