Add 50/3 and 14/40
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 14/40
50/3 + 14/40 is 1021/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
50/3 = 50 × 40/3 × 40 = 2000/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/120 + 42/120 = 2000 + 42/120 = 2042/120 - 2042/120 simplified gives 1021/60
- So, 50/3 + 14/40 = 1021/60
In mixed form: 171/60
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