Add 45/50 and 6/8
45/50 + 6/8 is 33/20.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 150/200 = 180 + 150/200 = 330/200 - 330/200 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 45/50 + 6/8 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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