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Add 3/40 and 50/9

1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 5 5/9

3/40 + 50/9 is 2027/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 9 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    50/9 = 50 × 40/9 × 40 = 2000/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/360 + 2000/360 = 27 + 2000/360 = 2027/360
  5. So, 3/40 + 50/9 = 2027/360
    In mixed form: 5227/360

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