Add 3/50 and 28/40
3/50 + 28/40 is 19/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200 - Add the two like fractions:
12/200 + 140/200 = 12 + 140/200 = 152/200 - 152/200 simplified gives 19/25
- So, 3/50 + 28/40 = 19/25
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