Add 14/24 and 20/50
14/24 + 20/50 is 59/60.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 240/600 - Add the two like fractions:
350/600 + 240/600 = 350 + 240/600 = 590/600 - 590/600 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 14/24 + 20/50 = 59/60
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