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Add 80/8 and 18/50

1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 18/50

80/8 + 18/50 is 259/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    80/8 = 80 × 25/8 × 25 = 2000/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/200 + 72/200 = 2000 + 72/200 = 2072/200
  5. 2072/200 simplified gives 259/25
  6. So, 80/8 + 18/50 = 259/25
    In mixed form: 109/25

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