Add 50/40 and 2/45
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 2/45
50/40 + 2/45 is 233/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 16/360 = 450 + 16/360 = 466/360 - 466/360 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 50/40 + 2/45 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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