Add 24/6 and 9/50
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 9/50
24/6 + 9/50 is 209/50.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 27/150 = 600 + 27/150 = 627/150 - 627/150 simplified gives 209/50
- So, 24/6 + 9/50 = 209/50
In mixed form: 49/50
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