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Add 50/40 and 1/7

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 1/7

50/40 + 1/7 is 39/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    1/7 = 1 × 40/7 × 40 = 40/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/280 + 40/280 = 350 + 40/280 = 390/280
  5. 390/280 simplified gives 39/28
  6. So, 50/40 + 1/7 = 39/28
    In mixed form: 111/28

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