Add 4/80 and 14/50
4/80 + 14/50 is 33/100.
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,
14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400 - Add the two like fractions:
20/400 + 112/400 = 20 + 112/400 = 132/400 - 132/400 simplified gives 33/100
- So, 4/80 + 14/50 = 33/100
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