Add 2/24 and 50/20
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 10/20
2/24 + 50/20 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 300/120 = 10 + 300/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 2/24 + 50/20 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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