Add 50/40 and 14/45, Solve 1 10/40 + 14/45 as a fraction

Add 50/40 and 14/45

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 14/45

50/40 + 14/45 is 281/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360
Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 112/360 = 450 + 112/360 = 562/360
562/360 simplified gives 281/180
So, 50/40 + 14/45 = 281/180
In mixed form: 1101/180

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