Add 7/6 and 40/50, Solve 1 1/6 + 40/50 as a fraction

Add 7/6 and 40/50

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 40/50

7/6 + 40/50 is 59/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150
Add the two like fractions:
175/150 + 120/150 = 175 + 120/150 = 295/150
295/150 simplified gives 59/30
So, 7/6 + 40/50 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30

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