Add 24/32 and 30/50
24/32 + 30/50 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
24/32 = 24 × 25/32 × 25 = 600/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
30/50 = 30 × 16/50 × 16 = 480/800 - Add the two like fractions:
600/800 + 480/800 = 600 + 480/800 = 1080/800 - 1080/800 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 24/32 + 30/50 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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