Add 3/25 and 8/80
3/25 + 8/80 is 11/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
3/25 = 3 × 16/25 × 16 = 48/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
8/80 = 8 × 5/80 × 5 = 40/400 - Add the two like fractions:
48/400 + 40/400 = 48 + 40/400 = 88/400 - 88/400 simplified gives 11/50
- So, 3/25 + 8/80 = 11/50
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