Add 2/80 and 42/50
2/80 + 42/50 is 173/200.
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,
2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Add the two like fractions:
10/400 + 336/400 = 10 + 336/400 = 346/400 - 346/400 simplified gives 173/200
- So, 2/80 + 42/50 = 173/200
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