Add 40/50 and 35/60
40/50 + 35/60 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
40/50 = 40 × 6/50 × 6 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 175/300 = 240 + 175/300 = 415/300 - 415/300 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 40/50 + 35/60 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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