Add 50/40 and 90/6, Solve 1 10/40 + 15 0/6 as a fraction

Add 50/40 and 90/6

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 15 0/6

50/40 + 90/6 is 65/4.

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,
90/6 = 90 × 20/6 × 20 = 1800/120
Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 1800/120 = 150 + 1800/120 = 1950/120
1950/120 simplified gives 65/4
So, 50/40 + 90/6 = 65/4
In mixed form: 161/4

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