Add 40/6 and 9/50
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 9/50
40/6 + 9/50 is 1027/150.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 27/150 = 1000 + 27/150 = 1027/150 - So, 40/6 + 9/50 = 1027/150
In mixed form: 6127/150
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