Add 5/40 and 50/18
1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 2 14/18
5/40 + 50/18 is 209/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
50/18 = 50 × 20/18 × 20 = 1000/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 1000/360 = 45 + 1000/360 = 1045/360 - 1045/360 simplified gives 209/72
- So, 5/40 + 50/18 = 209/72
In mixed form: 265/72
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