Add 4/9 and 50/40, Solve 4/9 + 1 10/40 as a fraction

Add 4/9 and 50/40

1^st number: 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

4/9 + 50/40 is 61/36.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
4/9 = 4 × 40/9 × 40 = 160/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 450/360 = 160 + 450/360 = 610/360
610/360 simplified gives 61/36
So, 4/9 + 50/40 = 61/36
In mixed form: 125/36

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