Add 2/40 and 6/50
2/40 + 6/50 is 17/100.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200 - Add the two like fractions:
10/200 + 24/200 = 10 + 24/200 = 34/200 - 34/200 simplified gives 17/100
- So, 2/40 + 6/50 = 17/100
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