Add 9/7 and 50/40
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 1 10/40
9/7 + 50/40 is 71/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
9/7 = 9 × 40/7 × 40 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280 - Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 350/280 = 360 + 350/280 = 710/280 - 710/280 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 9/7 + 50/40 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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