Add 4/80 and 25/50
4/80 + 25/50 is 11/20.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 8/50 × 8 = 200/400 - Add the two like fractions:
20/400 + 200/400 = 20 + 200/400 = 220/400 - 220/400 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 4/80 + 25/50 = 11/20
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