Add 50/4 and 40/75
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 40/75
50/4 + 40/75 is 391/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/300 + 160/300 = 3750 + 160/300 = 3910/300 - 3910/300 simplified gives 391/30
- So, 50/4 + 40/75 = 391/30
In mixed form: 131/30
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