Add 24/50 and 8/18
24/50 + 8/18 is 208/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
216/450 + 200/450 = 216 + 200/450 = 416/450 - 416/450 simplified gives 208/225
- So, 24/50 + 8/18 = 208/225
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