Add 24/50 and 24/32
24/50 + 24/32 is 123/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
24/50 = 24 × 16/50 × 16 = 384/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
24/32 = 24 × 25/32 × 25 = 600/800 - Add the two like fractions:
384/800 + 600/800 = 384 + 600/800 = 984/800 - 984/800 simplified gives 123/100
- So, 24/50 + 24/32 = 123/100
In mixed form: 123/100
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