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Add 50/40 and 6/75

1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 6/75

50/40 + 6/75 is 133/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    50/40 = 50 × 15/40 × 15 = 750/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/600 + 48/600 = 750 + 48/600 = 798/600
  5. 798/600 simplified gives 133/100
  6. So, 50/40 + 6/75 = 133/100
    In mixed form: 133/100

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