Add 6/80 and 9/50
6/80 + 9/50 is 51/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
6/80 = 6 × 5/80 × 5 = 30/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
9/50 = 9 × 8/50 × 8 = 72/400 - Add the two like fractions:
30/400 + 72/400 = 30 + 72/400 = 102/400 - 102/400 simplified gives 51/200
- So, 6/80 + 9/50 = 51/200
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