Add 45/50 and 3/8
45/50 + 3/8 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 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 8 × 25 = 200,
3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 75/200 = 180 + 75/200 = 255/200 - 255/200 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 45/50 + 3/8 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/50+3/8 45/50+6/8 45/50+3/16 45/50+9/8 45/50+3/24 45/50+15/8 45/50+3/40 45/50+21/8 45/50+3/56