Add 24/40 and 4/50
24/40 + 4/50 is 17/25.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 4/50 × 4 = 16/200 - Add the two like fractions:
120/200 + 16/200 = 120 + 16/200 = 136/200 - 136/200 simplified gives 17/25
- So, 24/40 + 4/50 = 17/25
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