Add 20/50 and 5/8
20/50 + 5/8 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
5/8 = 5 × 25/8 × 25 = 125/200 - Add the two like fractions:
80/200 + 125/200 = 80 + 125/200 = 205/200 - 205/200 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 20/50 + 5/8 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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