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Add 50/3 and 48/40

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1 8/40

50/3 + 48/40 is 268/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    50/3 = 50 × 40/3 × 40 = 2000/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/120 + 144/120 = 2000 + 144/120 = 2144/120
  5. 2144/120 simplified gives 268/15
  6. So, 50/3 + 48/40 = 268/15
    In mixed form: 1713/15

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