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Add 50/80 and 30/5

1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 6 0/5

50/80 + 30/5 is 53/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 5 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 5 × 16 = 80,
    30/5 = 30 × 16/5 × 16 = 480/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/80 + 480/80 = 50 + 480/80 = 530/80
  5. 530/80 simplified gives 53/8
  6. So, 50/80 + 30/5 = 53/8
    In mixed form: 65/8

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