Add 60/8 and 40/50
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 40/50
60/8 + 40/50 is 83/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
60/8 = 60 × 25/8 × 25 = 1500/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/200 + 160/200 = 1500 + 160/200 = 1660/200 - 1660/200 simplified gives 83/10
- So, 60/8 + 40/50 = 83/10
In mixed form: 83/10
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