Add 3/50 and 12/80
3/50 + 12/80 is 21/100.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
12/80 = 12 × 5/80 × 5 = 60/400 - Add the two like fractions:
24/400 + 60/400 = 24 + 60/400 = 84/400 - 84/400 simplified gives 21/100
- So, 3/50 + 12/80 = 21/100
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