Add 40/50 and 50/30
1st number: 40/50, 2nd number: 1 20/30
40/50 + 50/30 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 250/150 = 120 + 250/150 = 370/150 - 370/150 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 40/50 + 50/30 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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