Add 10/50 and 36/80
10/50 + 36/80 is 13/20.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 8/50 × 8 = 80/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
36/80 = 36 × 5/80 × 5 = 180/400 - Add the two like fractions:
80/400 + 180/400 = 80 + 180/400 = 260/400 - 260/400 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 10/50 + 36/80 = 13/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/50+36/80 10/50+72/80 30/50+36/80 70/50+36/80