Add 40/50 and 1/7
40/50 + 1/7 is 33/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 50/350 = 280 + 50/350 = 330/350 - 330/350 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 40/50 + 1/7 = 33/35
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