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Add 80/2 and 5/50

1st number: 40 0/2, 2nd number: 5/50

80/2 + 5/50 is 401/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    80/2 = 80 × 25/2 × 25 = 2000/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    5/50 = 5 × 1/50 × 1 = 5/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/50 + 5/50 = 2000 + 5/50 = 2005/50
  5. 2005/50 simplified gives 401/10
  6. So, 80/2 + 5/50 = 401/10
    In mixed form: 401/10

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