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Add 81/50 and 50/40

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

81/50 + 50/40 is 287/100.

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,
   81/50 = 81 × 4/50 × 4 = 324/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   50/40 = 50 × 5/40 × 5 = 250/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/200 + 250/200 = 324 + 250/200 = 574/200
5. 574/200 simplified gives 287/100
6. So, 81/50 + 50/40 = 287/100
   In mixed form: 287/100

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