Add 18/50 and 21/24
18/50 + 21/24 is 247/200.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 12/50 × 12 = 216/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
21/24 = 21 × 25/24 × 25 = 525/600 - Add the two like fractions:
216/600 + 525/600 = 216 + 525/600 = 741/600 - 741/600 simplified gives 247/200
- So, 18/50 + 21/24 = 247/200
In mixed form: 147/200
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