Add 24/48 and 7/50
24/48 + 7/50 is 16/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
24/48 = 24 × 25/48 × 25 = 600/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
7/50 = 7 × 24/50 × 24 = 168/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1200 + 168/1200 = 600 + 168/1200 = 768/1200 - 768/1200 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 24/48 + 7/50 = 16/25
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