Add 1/24 and 10/50
1/24 + 10/50 is 29/120.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
10/50 = 10 × 12/50 × 12 = 120/600 - Add the two like fractions:
25/600 + 120/600 = 25 + 120/600 = 145/600 - 145/600 simplified gives 29/120
- So, 1/24 + 10/50 = 29/120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/24+10/50 1/24+20/50 1/48+10/50 3/24+10/50 1/24+30/50 1/72+10/50 5/24+10/50 7/24+10/50 1/24+70/50