Add 24/50 and 10/75
24/50 + 10/75 is 46/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
10/75 = 10 × 2/75 × 2 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 20/150 = 72 + 20/150 = 92/150 - 92/150 simplified gives 46/75
- So, 24/50 + 10/75 = 46/75
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