Add 50/20 and 30/25
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 5/25
50/20 + 30/25 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
50/20 = 50 × 5/20 × 5 = 250/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
30/25 = 30 × 4/25 × 4 = 120/100 - Add the two like fractions:
250/100 + 120/100 = 250 + 120/100 = 370/100 - 370/100 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 50/20 + 30/25 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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