Add 25/80 and 32/50
25/80 + 32/50 is 381/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
25/80 = 25 × 5/80 × 5 = 125/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
32/50 = 32 × 8/50 × 8 = 256/400 - Add the two like fractions:
125/400 + 256/400 = 125 + 256/400 = 381/400 - So, 25/80 + 32/50 = 381/400
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