Add 40/30 and 8/50
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 8/50
40/30 + 8/50 is 112/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 24/150 = 200 + 24/150 = 224/150 - 224/150 simplified gives 112/75
- So, 40/30 + 8/50 = 112/75
In mixed form: 137/75
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