Add 8/7 and 40/50
1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 40/50
8/7 + 40/50 is 68/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
8/7 = 8 × 50/7 × 50 = 400/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
400/350 + 280/350 = 400 + 280/350 = 680/350 - 680/350 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 8/7 + 40/50 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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