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Add 40/12 and 50/10

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 5 0/10

40/12 + 50/10 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    50/10 = 50 × 6/10 × 6 = 300/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/60 + 300/60 = 200 + 300/60 = 500/60
  5. 500/60 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 40/12 + 50/10 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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