Add 24/50 and 48/54
24/50 + 48/54 is 308/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
24/50 = 24 × 27/50 × 27 = 648/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
48/54 = 48 × 25/54 × 25 = 1200/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
648/1350 + 1200/1350 = 648 + 1200/1350 = 1848/1350 - 1848/1350 simplified gives 308/225
- So, 24/50 + 48/54 = 308/225
In mixed form: 183/225
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