Add 24/54 and 42/50
24/54 + 42/50 is 289/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
24/54 = 24 × 25/54 × 25 = 600/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
42/50 = 42 × 27/50 × 27 = 1134/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1350 + 1134/1350 = 600 + 1134/1350 = 1734/1350 - 1734/1350 simplified gives 289/225
- So, 24/54 + 42/50 = 289/225
In mixed form: 164/225
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