Add 10/40 and 30/50
10/40 + 30/50 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
10/40 = 10 × 5/40 × 5 = 50/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
30/50 = 30 × 4/50 × 4 = 120/200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/200 + 120/200 = 50 + 120/200 = 170/200 - 170/200 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 10/40 + 30/50 = 17/20
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