Add 50/80 and 6/40
50/80 + 6/40 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
6/40 = 6 × 2/40 × 2 = 12/80 - Add the two like fractions:
50/80 + 12/80 = 50 + 12/80 = 62/80 - 62/80 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 50/80 + 6/40 = 31/40
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