Add 12/50 and 16/24
12/50 + 16/24 is 68/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
12/50 = 12 × 12/50 × 12 = 144/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
144/600 + 400/600 = 144 + 400/600 = 544/600 - 544/600 simplified gives 68/75
- So, 12/50 + 16/24 = 68/75
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