Add 40/50 and 4/3
1st number: 40/50, 2nd number: 1 1/3
40/50 + 4/3 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
4/3 = 4 × 50/3 × 50 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 200/150 = 120 + 200/150 = 320/150 - 320/150 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 40/50 + 4/3 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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