Add 21/24 and 12/50
21/24 + 12/50 is 223/200.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 25/24 × 25 = 525/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
12/50 = 12 × 12/50 × 12 = 144/600 - Add the two like fractions:
525/600 + 144/600 = 525 + 144/600 = 669/600 - 669/600 simplified gives 223/200
- So, 21/24 + 12/50 = 223/200
In mixed form: 123/200
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