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Add 72/8 and 5/50

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 5/50

72/8 + 5/50 is 91/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    72/8 = 72 × 25/8 × 25 = 1800/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    5/50 = 5 × 4/50 × 4 = 20/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/200 + 20/200 = 1800 + 20/200 = 1820/200
  5. 1820/200 simplified gives 91/10
  6. So, 72/8 + 5/50 = 91/10
    In mixed form: 91/10

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