Add 10/24 and 50/72, Solve 10/24 + 50/72 as a fraction

Add 10/24 and 50/72

10/24 + 50/72 is 10/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
Add the two like fractions:
30/72 + 50/72 = 30 + 50/72 = 80/72
80/72 simplified gives 10/9
So, 10/24 + 50/72 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9

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