Add 50/30 and 25/40
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 25/40
50/30 + 25/40 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 75/120 = 200 + 75/120 = 275/120 - 275/120 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 50/30 + 25/40 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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