Add 40/50 and 18/7, Solve 40/50 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 40/50 and 18/7

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

40/50 + 18/7 is 118/35.

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,
18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350
Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 900/350 = 280 + 900/350 = 1180/350
1180/350 simplified gives 118/35
So, 40/50 + 18/7 = 118/35
In mixed form: 313/35

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