Add 3/25 and 5/50
3/25 + 5/50 is 11/50.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 2/25 × 2 = 6/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
5/50 = 5 × 1/50 × 1 = 5/50 - Add the two like fractions:
6/50 + 5/50 = 6 + 5/50 = 11/50 - So, 3/25 + 5/50 = 11/50
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