Add 40/50 and 2/6
40/50 + 2/6 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 50/150 = 120 + 50/150 = 170/150 - 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 40/50 + 2/6 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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