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Add 50/7 and 32/40

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 32/40

50/7 + 32/40 is 278/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    50/7 = 50 × 40/7 × 40 = 2000/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    32/40 = 32 × 7/40 × 7 = 224/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/280 + 224/280 = 2000 + 224/280 = 2224/280
  5. 2224/280 simplified gives 278/35
  6. So, 50/7 + 32/40 = 278/35
    In mixed form: 733/35

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