Add 40/8 and 42/49, Solve 5 0/8 + 42/49 as a fraction

Add 40/8 and 42/49

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/49

40/8 + 42/49 is 41/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
40/8 = 40 × 49/8 × 49 = 1960/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
42/49 = 42 × 8/49 × 8 = 336/392
Add the two like fractions:
1960/392 + 336/392 = 1960 + 336/392 = 2296/392
2296/392 simplified gives 41/7
So, 40/8 + 42/49 = 41/7
In mixed form: 56/7

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