Add 10/80 and 5/50
10/80 + 5/50 is 9/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
10/80 = 10 × 5/80 × 5 = 50/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
5/50 = 5 × 8/50 × 8 = 40/400 - Add the two like fractions:
50/400 + 40/400 = 50 + 40/400 = 90/400 - 90/400 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 10/80 + 5/50 = 9/40
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