Add 24/6 and 18/50
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 18/50
24/6 + 18/50 is 109/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 54/150 = 600 + 54/150 = 654/150 - 654/150 simplified gives 109/25
- So, 24/6 + 18/50 = 109/25
In mixed form: 49/25
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