Add 24/6 and 90/50
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 40/50
24/6 + 90/50 is 29/5.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 270/150 = 600 + 270/150 = 870/150 - 870/150 simplified gives 29/5
- So, 24/6 + 90/50 = 29/5
In mixed form: 54/5
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