Add 24/14 and 12/50
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 12/50
24/14 + 12/50 is 342/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
24/14 = 24 × 25/14 × 25 = 600/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
600/350 + 84/350 = 600 + 84/350 = 684/350 - 684/350 simplified gives 342/175
- So, 24/14 + 12/50 = 342/175
In mixed form: 1167/175
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