Add 2/25 and 1/50
2/25 + 1/50 is 1/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
2/25 = 2 × 2/25 × 2 = 4/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
1/50 = 1 × 1/50 × 1 = 1/50 - Add the two like fractions:
4/50 + 1/50 = 4 + 1/50 = 5/50 - 5/50 simplified gives 1/10
- So, 2/25 + 1/50 = 1/10
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