Add 4/8 and 7/50
4/8 + 7/50 is 16/25.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
7/50 = 7 × 4/50 × 4 = 28/200 - Add the two like fractions:
100/200 + 28/200 = 100 + 28/200 = 128/200 - 128/200 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 4/8 + 7/50 = 16/25
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