Add 3/50 and 7/24
3/50 + 7/24 is 211/600.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 12/50 × 12 = 36/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600 - Add the two like fractions:
36/600 + 175/600 = 36 + 175/600 = 211/600 - So, 3/50 + 7/24 = 211/600
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