Add 20/4 and 50/80
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 50/80
20/4 + 50/80 is 45/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
20/4 = 20 × 20/4 × 20 = 400/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Add the two like fractions:
400/80 + 50/80 = 400 + 50/80 = 450/80 - 450/80 simplified gives 45/8
- So, 20/4 + 50/80 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8
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