Add 24/50 and 14/16
24/50 + 14/16 is 271/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
24/50 = 24 × 8/50 × 8 = 192/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Add the two like fractions:
192/400 + 350/400 = 192 + 350/400 = 542/400 - 542/400 simplified gives 271/200
- So, 24/50 + 14/16 = 271/200
In mixed form: 171/200
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