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Add 50/40 and 1/15

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 1/15

50/40 + 1/15 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/120 + 8/120 = 150 + 8/120 = 158/120
  5. 158/120 simplified gives 79/60
  6. So, 50/40 + 1/15 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

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