Add 3/80 and 20/50
3/80 + 20/50 is 7/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
3/80 = 3 × 5/80 × 5 = 15/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
20/50 = 20 × 8/50 × 8 = 160/400 - Add the two like fractions:
15/400 + 160/400 = 15 + 160/400 = 175/400 - 175/400 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 3/80 + 20/50 = 7/16
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