Add 9/80 and 3/50
9/80 + 3/50 is 69/400.
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,
9/80 = 9 × 5/80 × 5 = 45/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
3/50 = 3 × 8/50 × 8 = 24/400 - Add the two like fractions:
45/400 + 24/400 = 45 + 24/400 = 69/400 - So, 9/80 + 3/50 = 69/400
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