Add 15/24 and 1/50
15/24 + 1/50 is 129/200.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
1/50 = 1 × 12/50 × 12 = 12/600 - Add the two like fractions:
375/600 + 12/600 = 375 + 12/600 = 387/600 - 387/600 simplified gives 129/200
- So, 15/24 + 1/50 = 129/200
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