Add 50/35 and 6/40
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 6/40
50/35 + 6/40 is 221/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Add the two like fractions:
400/280 + 42/280 = 400 + 42/280 = 442/280 - 442/280 simplified gives 221/140
- So, 50/35 + 6/40 = 221/140
In mixed form: 181/140
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