Add 5/50 and 5/40
5/50 + 5/40 is 9/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
5/50 = 5 × 4/50 × 4 = 20/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
5/40 = 5 × 5/40 × 5 = 25/200 - Add the two like fractions:
20/200 + 25/200 = 20 + 25/200 = 45/200 - 45/200 simplified gives 9/40
- So, 5/50 + 5/40 = 9/40
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