Add 50/40 and 30/70
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 30/70
50/40 + 30/70 is 47/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
30/70 = 30 × 4/70 × 4 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
350/280 + 120/280 = 350 + 120/280 = 470/280 - 470/280 simplified gives 47/28
- So, 50/40 + 30/70 = 47/28
In mixed form: 119/28
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