Add 25/50 and 3/24
25/50 + 3/24 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
25/50 = 25 × 12/50 × 12 = 300/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
3/24 = 3 × 25/24 × 25 = 75/600 - Add the two like fractions:
300/600 + 75/600 = 300 + 75/600 = 375/600 - 375/600 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 25/50 + 3/24 = 5/8
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