Add 2/20 and 15/50
2/20 + 15/50 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100 - Add the two like fractions:
10/100 + 30/100 = 10 + 30/100 = 40/100 - 40/100 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 2/20 + 15/50 = 2/5
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