Add 24/3 and 15/50
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 15/50
24/3 + 15/50 is 83/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
24/3 = 24 × 50/3 × 50 = 1200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/150 + 45/150 = 1200 + 45/150 = 1245/150 - 1245/150 simplified gives 83/10
- So, 24/3 + 15/50 = 83/10
In mixed form: 83/10
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