Add 24/36 and 18/50
24/36 + 18/50 is 77/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
18/50 = 18 × 18/50 × 18 = 324/900 - Add the two like fractions:
600/900 + 324/900 = 600 + 324/900 = 924/900 - 924/900 simplified gives 77/75
- So, 24/36 + 18/50 = 77/75
In mixed form: 12/75
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