Add 50/40 and 8/30, Solve 1 10/40 + 8/30 as a fraction

Add 50/40 and 8/30

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 8/30

50/40 + 8/30 is 91/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120
Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 32/120 = 150 + 32/120 = 182/120
182/120 simplified gives 91/60
So, 50/40 + 8/30 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60

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