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Add 50/4 and 30/40

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 30/40

50/4 + 30/40 is 53/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
    50/4 = 50 × 10/4 × 10 = 500/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    30/40 = 30 × 1/40 × 1 = 30/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/40 + 30/40 = 500 + 30/40 = 530/40
  5. 530/40 simplified gives 53/4
  6. So, 50/4 + 30/40 = 53/4
    In mixed form: 131/4

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