Add 50/40 and 45/24
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 1 21/24
50/40 + 45/24 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 225/120 = 150 + 225/120 = 375/120 - 375/120 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 50/40 + 45/24 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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