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Add 84/7 and 50/40

1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 1 10/40

84/7 + 50/40 is 53/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    84/7 = 84 × 40/7 × 40 = 3360/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/280 + 350/280 = 3360 + 350/280 = 3710/280
  5. 3710/280 simplified gives 53/4
  6. So, 84/7 + 50/40 = 53/4
    In mixed form: 131/4

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