Add 50/40 and 7/12
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 7/12
50/40 + 7/12 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 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 12 × 10 = 120,
7/12 = 7 × 10/12 × 10 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 70/120 = 150 + 70/120 = 220/120 - 220/120 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 50/40 + 7/12 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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