Add 7/8 and 50/80
7/8 + 50/80 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
7/8 = 7 × 10/8 × 10 = 70/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Add the two like fractions:
70/80 + 50/80 = 70 + 50/80 = 120/80 - 120/80 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 7/8 + 50/80 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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