Add 49/40 and 4/75
1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 4/75
49/40 + 4/75 is 767/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
49/40 = 49 × 15/40 × 15 = 735/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
4/75 = 4 × 8/75 × 8 = 32/600 - Add the two like fractions:
735/600 + 32/600 = 735 + 32/600 = 767/600 - So, 49/40 + 4/75 = 767/600
In mixed form: 1167/600
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