Add 24/6 and 80/50
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 30/50
24/6 + 80/50 is 28/5.
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,
80/50 = 80 × 3/50 × 3 = 240/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 240/150 = 600 + 240/150 = 840/150 - 840/150 simplified gives 28/5
- So, 24/6 + 80/50 = 28/5
In mixed form: 53/5
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