Add 50/40 and 45/72
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 45/72
50/40 + 45/72 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 225/360 = 450 + 225/360 = 675/360 - 675/360 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 50/40 + 45/72 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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