Add 8/50 and 12/40
8/50 + 12/40 is 23/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
8/50 = 8 × 4/50 × 4 = 32/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200 - Add the two like fractions:
32/200 + 60/200 = 32 + 60/200 = 92/200 - 92/200 simplified gives 23/50
- So, 8/50 + 12/40 = 23/50
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