Add 21/50 and 24/80
21/50 + 24/80 is 18/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
21/50 = 21 × 8/50 × 8 = 168/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
24/80 = 24 × 5/80 × 5 = 120/400 - Add the two like fractions:
168/400 + 120/400 = 168 + 120/400 = 288/400 - 288/400 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 21/50 + 24/80 = 18/25
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