Add 4/24 and 20/50
4/24 + 20/50 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 240/600 - Add the two like fractions:
100/600 + 240/600 = 100 + 240/600 = 340/600 - 340/600 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 4/24 + 20/50 = 17/30
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