Add 40/75 and 49/6, Solve 40/75 + 8 1/6 as a fraction

Add 40/75 and 49/6

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

40/75 + 49/6 is 87/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 1225/150 = 80 + 1225/150 = 1305/150
1305/150 simplified gives 87/10
So, 40/75 + 49/6 = 87/10
In mixed form: 87/10

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