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Add 40/50 and 20/40

40/50 + 20/40 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/200 + 100/200 = 160 + 100/200 = 260/200
  5. 260/200 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 40/50 + 20/40 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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