Add 2/7 and 40/50
2/7 + 40/50 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
2/7 = 2 × 50/7 × 50 = 100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/350 + 280/350 = 100 + 280/350 = 380/350 - 380/350 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 2/7 + 40/50 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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