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Add 40/80 and 50/7

1st number: 40/80, 2nd number: 7 1/7

40/80 + 50/7 is 107/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
    50/7 = 50 × 80/7 × 80 = 4000/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/560 + 4000/560 = 280 + 4000/560 = 4280/560
  5. 4280/560 simplified gives 107/14
  6. So, 40/80 + 50/7 = 107/14
    In mixed form: 79/14

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