Add 24/25 and 40/50
24/25 + 40/50 is 44/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
24/25 = 24 × 2/25 × 2 = 48/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
40/50 = 40 × 1/50 × 1 = 40/50 - Add the two like fractions:
48/50 + 40/50 = 48 + 40/50 = 88/50 - 88/50 simplified gives 44/25
- So, 24/25 + 40/50 = 44/25
In mixed form: 119/25
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