Add 5/50 and 8/20
5/50 + 8/20 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
5/50 = 5 × 2/50 × 2 = 10/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
8/20 = 8 × 5/20 × 5 = 40/100 - Add the two like fractions:
10/100 + 40/100 = 10 + 40/100 = 50/100 - 50/100 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 5/50 + 8/20 = 1/2
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