Add 12/24 and 30/50
12/24 + 30/50 is 11/10.
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,
12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
30/50 = 30 × 12/50 × 12 = 360/600 - Add the two like fractions:
300/600 + 360/600 = 300 + 360/600 = 660/600 - 660/600 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 12/24 + 30/50 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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