Add 50/60 and 6/40
50/60 + 6/40 is 59/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
100/120 + 18/120 = 100 + 18/120 = 118/120 - 118/120 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 50/60 + 6/40 = 59/60
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