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Add 40/5 and 7/49

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 7/49

40/5 + 7/49 is 57/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    40/5 = 40 × 49/5 × 49 = 1960/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    7/49 = 7 × 5/49 × 5 = 35/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/245 + 35/245 = 1960 + 35/245 = 1995/245
  5. 1995/245 simplified gives 57/7
  6. So, 40/5 + 7/49 = 57/7
    In mixed form: 81/7

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