Add 45/50 and 2/40
45/50 + 2/40 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
45/50 = 45 × 4/50 × 4 = 180/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 10/200 = 180 + 10/200 = 190/200 - 190/200 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 45/50 + 2/40 = 19/20
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