Add 30/6 and 49/40, Solve 5 0/6 + 1 9/40 as a fraction

Add 30/6 and 49/40

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

30/6 + 49/40 is 249/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
30/6 = 30 × 20/6 × 20 = 600/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 147/120 = 600 + 147/120 = 747/120
747/120 simplified gives 249/40
So, 30/6 + 49/40 = 249/40
In mixed form: 69/40

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