Add 40/50 and 4/7
40/50 + 4/7 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
4/7 = 4 × 50/7 × 50 = 200/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 200/350 = 280 + 200/350 = 480/350 - 480/350 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 40/50 + 4/7 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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