Add 2/8 and 5/50
2/8 + 5/50 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
5/50 = 5 × 4/50 × 4 = 20/200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/200 + 20/200 = 50 + 20/200 = 70/200 - 70/200 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 2/8 + 5/50 = 7/20
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