Add 40/6 and 45/50, Solve 6 4/6 + 45/50 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 45/50

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 45/50

40/6 + 45/50 is 227/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 135/150 = 1000 + 135/150 = 1135/150
1135/150 simplified gives 227/30
So, 40/6 + 45/50 = 227/30
In mixed form: 717/30

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