Add 50/45 and 2/40
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 2/40
50/45 + 2/40 is 209/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
400/360 + 18/360 = 400 + 18/360 = 418/360 - 418/360 simplified gives 209/180
- So, 50/45 + 2/40 = 209/180
In mixed form: 129/180
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