Add 10/24 and 50/75
10/24 + 50/75 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
250/600 + 400/600 = 250 + 400/600 = 650/600 - 650/600 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 10/24 + 50/75 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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