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Add 40/50 and 42/3

1st number: 40/50, 2nd number: 14 0/3

40/50 + 42/3 is 74/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    42/3 = 42 × 50/3 × 50 = 2100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 2100/150 = 120 + 2100/150 = 2220/150
  5. 2220/150 simplified gives 74/5
  6. So, 40/50 + 42/3 = 74/5
    In mixed form: 144/5

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