Add 70/40 and 50/6
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 8 2/6
70/40 + 50/6 is 121/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
50/6 = 50 × 20/6 × 20 = 1000/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 1000/120 = 210 + 1000/120 = 1210/120 - 1210/120 simplified gives 121/12
- So, 70/40 + 50/6 = 121/12
In mixed form: 101/12
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