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Add 40/6 and 60/50

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 10/50

40/6 + 60/50 is 118/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/150 + 180/150 = 1000 + 180/150 = 1180/150
  5. 1180/150 simplified gives 118/15
  6. So, 40/6 + 60/50 = 118/15
    In mixed form: 713/15

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