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Add 8/40 and 54/50

1^st number: 8/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

8/40 + 54/50 is 32/25.

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,
   54/50 = 54 × 4/50 × 4 = 216/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/200 + 216/200 = 40 + 216/200 = 256/200
5. 256/200 simplified gives 32/25
6. So, 8/40 + 54/50 = 32/25
   In mixed form: 17/25

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