Add 40/6 and 72/50
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 22/50
40/6 + 72/50 is 608/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 216/150 = 1000 + 216/150 = 1216/150 - 1216/150 simplified gives 608/75
- So, 40/6 + 72/50 = 608/75
In mixed form: 88/75
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