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Add 50/40 and 25/28

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 25/28

50/40 + 25/28 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 28 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 28 × 10 = 280,
    25/28 = 25 × 10/28 × 10 = 250/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/280 + 250/280 = 350 + 250/280 = 600/280
  5. 600/280 simplified gives 15/7
  6. So, 50/40 + 25/28 = 15/7
    In mixed form: 21/7

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