Add 2/50 and 20/40
2/50 + 20/40 is 27/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
2/50 = 2 × 4/50 × 4 = 8/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200 - Add the two like fractions:
8/200 + 100/200 = 8 + 100/200 = 108/200 - 108/200 simplified gives 27/50
- So, 2/50 + 20/40 = 27/50
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