Add 1/20 and 10/50
1/20 + 10/50 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
1/20 = 1 × 5/20 × 5 = 5/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
10/50 = 10 × 2/50 × 2 = 20/100 - Add the two like fractions:
5/100 + 20/100 = 5 + 20/100 = 25/100 - 25/100 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 1/20 + 10/50 = 1/4
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