Add 6/50 and 8/25
6/50 + 8/25 is 11/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
6/50 = 6 × 1/50 × 1 = 6/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
8/25 = 8 × 2/25 × 2 = 16/50 - Add the two like fractions:
6/50 + 16/50 = 6 + 16/50 = 22/50 - 22/50 simplified gives 11/25
- So, 6/50 + 8/25 = 11/25
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