Add 80/2 and 10/50, Solve 40 0/2 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 80/2 and 10/50

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/50

80/2 + 10/50 is 201/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
80/2 = 80 × 25/2 × 25 = 2000/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
10/50 = 10 × 1/50 × 1 = 10/50
Add the two like fractions:
2000/50 + 10/50 = 2000 + 10/50 = 2010/50
2010/50 simplified gives 201/5
So, 80/2 + 10/50 = 201/5
In mixed form: 401/5

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