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Add 40/50 and 12/7

1st number: 40/50, 2nd number: 1 5/7

40/50 + 12/7 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/350 + 600/350 = 280 + 600/350 = 880/350
  5. 880/350 simplified gives 88/35
  6. So, 40/50 + 12/7 = 88/35
    In mixed form: 218/35

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