Add 40/35 and 50/60, Solve 1 5/35 + 50/60 as a fraction

Add 40/35 and 50/60

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 50/60

40/35 + 50/60 is 83/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
40/35 = 40 × 12/35 × 12 = 480/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
Add the two like fractions:
480/420 + 350/420 = 480 + 350/420 = 830/420
830/420 simplified gives 83/42
So, 40/35 + 50/60 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42

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