Add 50/20 and 2/8
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 2/8
50/20 + 2/8 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
50/20 = 50 × 2/20 × 2 = 100/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40 - Add the two like fractions:
100/40 + 10/40 = 100 + 10/40 = 110/40 - 110/40 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 50/20 + 2/8 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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