Add 6/40 and 18/50
6/40 + 18/50 is 51/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
6/40 = 6 × 5/40 × 5 = 30/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200 - Add the two like fractions:
30/200 + 72/200 = 30 + 72/200 = 102/200 - 102/200 simplified gives 51/100
- So, 6/40 + 18/50 = 51/100
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