Add 15/24 and 9/50
15/24 + 9/50 is 161/200.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 12/50 × 12 = 108/600 - Add the two like fractions:
375/600 + 108/600 = 375 + 108/600 = 483/600 - 483/600 simplified gives 161/200
- So, 15/24 + 9/50 = 161/200
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/24+9/50 15/24+18/50 15/48+9/50 45/24+9/50 15/24+27/50 15/72+9/50 75/24+9/50 15/24+45/50 15/24+63/50