Add 24/2 and 50/3
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 16 2/3
24/2 + 50/3 is 86/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
24/2 = 24 × 3/2 × 3 = 72/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
50/3 = 50 × 2/3 × 2 = 100/6 - Add the two like fractions:
72/6 + 100/6 = 72 + 100/6 = 172/6 - 172/6 simplified gives 86/3
- So, 24/2 + 50/3 = 86/3
In mixed form: 282/3
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