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Add 12/9 and 40/50

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 40/50

12/9 + 40/50 is 32/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    12/9 = 12 × 50/9 × 50 = 600/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/450 + 360/450 = 600 + 360/450 = 960/450
  5. 960/450 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 12/9 + 40/50 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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