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Add 50/80 and 30/50

50/80 + 30/50 is 49/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    50/80 = 50 × 5/80 × 5 = 250/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/400 + 240/400 = 250 + 240/400 = 490/400
  5. 490/400 simplified gives 49/40
  6. So, 50/80 + 30/50 = 49/40
    In mixed form: 19/40

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