Add 45/50 and 20/40
45/50 + 20/40 is 7/5.
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,
20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 100/200 = 180 + 100/200 = 280/200 - 280/200 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 45/50 + 20/40 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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