Add 24/15 and 50/18
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 2 14/18
24/15 + 50/18 is 197/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
24/15 = 24 × 6/15 × 6 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 250/90 = 144 + 250/90 = 394/90 - 394/90 simplified gives 197/45
- So, 24/15 + 50/18 = 197/45
In mixed form: 417/45
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