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Add 50/80 and 30/4

1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 7 2/4

50/80 + 30/4 is 65/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 4 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
    30/4 = 30 × 20/4 × 20 = 600/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/80 + 600/80 = 50 + 600/80 = 650/80
  5. 650/80 simplified gives 65/8
  6. So, 50/80 + 30/4 = 65/8
    In mixed form: 81/8

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