Add 24/50 and 8/30
24/50 + 8/30 is 56/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 40/150 = 72 + 40/150 = 112/150 - 112/150 simplified gives 56/75
- So, 24/50 + 8/30 = 56/75
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