Add 8/24 and 18/50
8/24 + 18/50 is 52/75.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
18/50 = 18 × 12/50 × 12 = 216/600 - Add the two like fractions:
200/600 + 216/600 = 200 + 216/600 = 416/600 - 416/600 simplified gives 52/75
- So, 8/24 + 18/50 = 52/75
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