Add 7/24 and 10/50
7/24 + 10/50 is 59/120.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
10/50 = 10 × 12/50 × 12 = 120/600 - Add the two like fractions:
175/600 + 120/600 = 175 + 120/600 = 295/600 - 295/600 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 7/24 + 10/50 = 59/120
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