Add 20/24 and 9/50
20/24 + 9/50 is 76/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
20/24 = 20 × 25/24 × 25 = 500/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
9/50 = 9 × 12/50 × 12 = 108/600 - Add the two like fractions:
500/600 + 108/600 = 500 + 108/600 = 608/600 - 608/600 simplified gives 76/75
- So, 20/24 + 9/50 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75
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