Add 2/4 and 24/50
2/4 + 24/50 is 49/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
2/4 = 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
24/50 = 24 × 2/50 × 2 = 48/100 - Add the two like fractions:
50/100 + 48/100 = 50 + 48/100 = 98/100 - 98/100 simplified gives 49/50
- So, 2/4 + 24/50 = 49/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/4+48/50 2/8+24/50 6/4+24/50 2/4+72/50 2/12+24/50 10/4+24/50 2/20+24/50 14/4+24/50 2/28+24/50