Add 2/24 and 50/18
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 14/18
2/24 + 50/18 is 103/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 200/72 = 6 + 200/72 = 206/72 - 206/72 simplified gives 103/36
- So, 2/24 + 50/18 = 103/36
In mixed form: 231/36
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