Add 1/50 and 16/80
1/50 + 16/80 is 11/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
1/50 = 1 × 8/50 × 8 = 8/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
16/80 = 16 × 5/80 × 5 = 80/400 - Add the two like fractions:
8/400 + 80/400 = 8 + 80/400 = 88/400 - 88/400 simplified gives 11/50
- So, 1/50 + 16/80 = 11/50
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