Add 40/50 and 4/15
40/50 + 4/15 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 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 15 × 10 = 150,
4/15 = 4 × 10/15 × 10 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 40/150 = 120 + 40/150 = 160/150 - 160/150 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 40/50 + 4/15 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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