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Add 40/8 and 50/3

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 16 2/3

40/8 + 50/3 is 65/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    40/8 = 40 × 3/8 × 3 = 120/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/24 + 400/24 = 120 + 400/24 = 520/24
  5. 520/24 simplified gives 65/3
  6. So, 40/8 + 50/3 = 65/3
    In mixed form: 212/3

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