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Add 50/9 and 6/40

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 6/40

50/9 + 6/40 is 1027/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    50/9 = 50 × 40/9 × 40 = 2000/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/360 + 54/360 = 2000 + 54/360 = 2054/360
  5. 2054/360 simplified gives 1027/180
  6. So, 50/9 + 6/40 = 1027/180
    In mixed form: 5127/180

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