Add 4/80 and 10/50
4/80 + 10/50 is 1/4.
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,
4/80 = 4 × 5/80 × 5 = 20/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
10/50 = 10 × 8/50 × 8 = 80/400 - Add the two like fractions:
20/400 + 80/400 = 20 + 80/400 = 100/400 - 100/400 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 4/80 + 10/50 = 1/4
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