Add 24/20 and 16/50
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 16/50
24/20 + 16/50 is 38/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
24/20 = 24 × 5/20 × 5 = 120/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
16/50 = 16 × 2/50 × 2 = 32/100 - Add the two like fractions:
120/100 + 32/100 = 120 + 32/100 = 152/100 - 152/100 simplified gives 38/25
- So, 24/20 + 16/50 = 38/25
In mixed form: 113/25
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