Add 40/75 and 28/50
40/75 + 28/50 is 82/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 84/150 = 80 + 84/150 = 164/150 - 164/150 simplified gives 82/75
- So, 40/75 + 28/50 = 82/75
In mixed form: 17/75
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