Add 4/8 and 27/50
4/8 + 27/50 is 26/25.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200 - Add the two like fractions:
100/200 + 108/200 = 100 + 108/200 = 208/200 - 208/200 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 4/8 + 27/50 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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