Add 1/3 and 40/50
1/3 + 40/50 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
1/3 = 1 × 50/3 × 50 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 120/150 = 50 + 120/150 = 170/150 - 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 1/3 + 40/50 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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