Add 10/20 and 20/50
10/20 + 20/50 is 9/10.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 5/20 × 5 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
20/50 = 20 × 2/50 × 2 = 40/100 - Add the two like fractions:
50/100 + 40/100 = 50 + 40/100 = 90/100 - 90/100 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 10/20 + 20/50 = 9/10
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