Add 50/40 and 5/6
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 5/6
50/40 + 5/6 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
5/6 = 5 × 20/6 × 20 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 100/120 = 150 + 100/120 = 250/120 - 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 50/40 + 5/6 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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