Add 1/8 and 6/50
1/8 + 6/50 is 49/200.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 25/8 × 25 = 25/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200 - Add the two like fractions:
25/200 + 24/200 = 25 + 24/200 = 49/200 - So, 1/8 + 6/50 = 49/200
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