Add 3/8 and 25/50
3/8 + 25/50 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
25/50 = 25 × 4/50 × 4 = 100/200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/200 + 100/200 = 75 + 100/200 = 175/200 - 175/200 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 3/8 + 25/50 = 7/8
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