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Add 8/40 and 27/50

8/40 + 27/50 is 37/50.

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,
    8/40 = 8 × 5/40 × 5 = 40/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/200 + 108/200 = 40 + 108/200 = 148/200
  5. 148/200 simplified gives 37/50
  6. So, 8/40 + 27/50 = 37/50

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