Add 18/24 and 50/64
18/24 + 50/64 is 49/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
18/24 = 18 × 8/24 × 8 = 144/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192 - Add the two like fractions:
144/192 + 150/192 = 144 + 150/192 = 294/192 - 294/192 simplified gives 49/32
- So, 18/24 + 50/64 = 49/32
In mixed form: 117/32
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