Add 6/20 and 5/50
6/20 + 5/50 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
6/20 = 6 × 5/20 × 5 = 30/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
5/50 = 5 × 2/50 × 2 = 10/100 - Add the two like fractions:
30/100 + 10/100 = 30 + 10/100 = 40/100 - 40/100 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 6/20 + 5/50 = 2/5
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