Add 6/40 and 20/50
6/40 + 20/50 is 11/20.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200 - Add the two like fractions:
30/200 + 80/200 = 30 + 80/200 = 110/200 - 110/200 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 6/40 + 20/50 = 11/20
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