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Add 8/12 and 40/50

8/12 + 40/50 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    40/50 = 40 × 6/50 × 6 = 240/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/300 + 240/300 = 200 + 240/300 = 440/300
  5. 440/300 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 8/12 + 40/50 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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