Add 24/50 and 5/9
24/50 + 5/9 is 233/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
5/9 = 5 × 50/9 × 50 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
216/450 + 250/450 = 216 + 250/450 = 466/450 - 466/450 simplified gives 233/225
- So, 24/50 + 5/9 = 233/225
In mixed form: 18/225
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