Add 12/40 and 1/50
12/40 + 1/50 is 8/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
1/50 = 1 × 4/50 × 4 = 4/200 - Add the two like fractions:
60/200 + 4/200 = 60 + 4/200 = 64/200 - 64/200 simplified gives 8/25
- So, 12/40 + 1/50 = 8/25
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