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Add 8/50 and 75/80

8/50 + 75/80 is 439/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    8/50 = 8 × 8/50 × 8 = 64/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    75/80 = 75 × 5/80 × 5 = 375/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/400 + 375/400 = 64 + 375/400 = 439/400
  5. So, 8/50 + 75/80 = 439/400
    In mixed form: 139/400

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