Add 50/40 and 10/3
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 3 1/3
50/40 + 10/3 is 55/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
10/3 = 10 × 40/3 × 40 = 400/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 400/120 = 150 + 400/120 = 550/120 - 550/120 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 50/40 + 10/3 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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