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Add 50/40 and 2/9

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 2/9

50/40 + 2/9 is 53/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 9 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    2/9 = 2 × 40/9 × 40 = 80/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/360 + 80/360 = 450 + 80/360 = 530/360
  5. 530/360 simplified gives 53/36
  6. So, 50/40 + 2/9 = 53/36
    In mixed form: 117/36

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