Add 5/8 and 15/50
5/8 + 15/50 is 37/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
5/8 = 5 × 25/8 × 25 = 125/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Add the two like fractions:
125/200 + 60/200 = 125 + 60/200 = 185/200 - 185/200 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 5/8 + 15/50 = 37/40
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