Add 40/50 and 12/35
40/50 + 12/35 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
12/35 = 12 × 10/35 × 10 = 120/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 120/350 = 280 + 120/350 = 400/350 - 400/350 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 40/50 + 12/35 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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