Add 24/40 and 27/50
24/40 + 27/50 is 57/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
24/40 = 24 × 5/40 × 5 = 120/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200 - Add the two like fractions:
120/200 + 108/200 = 120 + 108/200 = 228/200 - 228/200 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 24/40 + 27/50 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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