Add 24/50 and 36/63
24/50 + 36/63 is 184/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
24/50 = 24 × 63/50 × 63 = 1512/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
36/63 = 36 × 50/63 × 50 = 1800/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/3150 + 1800/3150 = 1512 + 1800/3150 = 3312/3150 - 3312/3150 simplified gives 184/175
- So, 24/50 + 36/63 = 184/175
In mixed form: 19/175
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