Add 35/40 and 20/50
35/40 + 20/50 is 51/40.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200 - Add the two like fractions:
175/200 + 80/200 = 175 + 80/200 = 255/200 - 255/200 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 35/40 + 20/50 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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