Add 5/6 and 40/50
5/6 + 40/50 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
125/150 + 120/150 = 125 + 120/150 = 245/150 - 245/150 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 5/6 + 40/50 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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