Add 2/8 and 18/50
2/8 + 18/50 is 61/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/200 + 72/200 = 50 + 72/200 = 122/200 - 122/200 simplified gives 61/100
- So, 2/8 + 18/50 = 61/100
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