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Add 8/50 and 60/40

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

8/50 + 60/40 is 83/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   60/40 = 60 × 5/40 × 5 = 300/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/200 + 300/200 = 32 + 300/200 = 332/200
5. 332/200 simplified gives 83/50
6. So, 8/50 + 60/40 = 83/50
   In mixed form: 133/50

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