Add 15/50 and 18/24
15/50 + 18/24 is 21/20.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 12/50 × 12 = 180/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600 - Add the two like fractions:
180/600 + 450/600 = 180 + 450/600 = 630/600 - 630/600 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 15/50 + 18/24 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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