Add 50/40 and 5/9
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 5/9
50/40 + 5/9 is 65/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 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 9 × 40 = 360,
5/9 = 5 × 40/9 × 40 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 200/360 = 450 + 200/360 = 650/360 - 650/360 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 50/40 + 5/9 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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