Add 24/50 and 42/72
24/50 + 42/72 is 319/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
24/50 = 24 × 36/50 × 36 = 864/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1800 + 1050/1800 = 864 + 1050/1800 = 1914/1800 - 1914/1800 simplified gives 319/300
- So, 24/50 + 42/72 = 319/300
In mixed form: 119/300
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