Add 2/50 and 42/24
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 18/24
2/50 + 42/24 is 179/100.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 12/50 × 12 = 24/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600 - Add the two like fractions:
24/600 + 1050/600 = 24 + 1050/600 = 1074/600 - 1074/600 simplified gives 179/100
- So, 2/50 + 42/24 = 179/100
In mixed form: 179/100
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