Add 9/50 and 20/80
9/50 + 20/80 is 43/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
9/50 = 9 × 8/50 × 8 = 72/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
20/80 = 20 × 5/80 × 5 = 100/400 - Add the two like fractions:
72/400 + 100/400 = 72 + 100/400 = 172/400 - 172/400 simplified gives 43/100
- So, 9/50 + 20/80 = 43/100
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