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Add 7/40 and 10/50

7/40 + 10/50 is 3/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   7/40 = 7 × 5/40 × 5 = 35/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/200 + 40/200 = 35 + 40/200 = 75/200
5. 75/200 simplified gives 3/8
6. So, 7/40 + 10/50 = 3/8

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