Add 50/9 and 4/40
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 4/40
50/9 + 4/40 is 509/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
50/9 = 50 × 40/9 × 40 = 2000/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/360 + 36/360 = 2000 + 36/360 = 2036/360 - 2036/360 simplified gives 509/90
- So, 50/9 + 4/40 = 509/90
In mixed form: 559/90
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