Add 75/40 and 50/6
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 8 2/6
75/40 + 50/6 is 245/24.
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,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
50/6 = 50 × 20/6 × 20 = 1000/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 1000/120 = 225 + 1000/120 = 1225/120 - 1225/120 simplified gives 245/24
- So, 75/40 + 50/6 = 245/24
In mixed form: 105/24
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