Add 10/2 and 8/40
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 8/40
10/2 + 8/40 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
10/2 = 10 × 20/2 × 20 = 200/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
8/40 = 8 × 1/40 × 1 = 8/40 - Add the two like fractions:
200/40 + 8/40 = 200 + 8/40 = 208/40 - 208/40 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 10/2 + 8/40 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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