Add 3/50 and 4/40
3/50 + 4/40 is 4/25.
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,
4/40 = 4 × 5/40 × 5 = 20/200 - Add the two like fractions:
12/200 + 20/200 = 12 + 20/200 = 32/200 - 32/200 simplified gives 4/25
- So, 3/50 + 4/40 = 4/25
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