Add 24/7 and 2/50
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 2/50
24/7 + 2/50 is 607/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
24/7 = 24 × 50/7 × 50 = 1200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/350 + 14/350 = 1200 + 14/350 = 1214/350 - 1214/350 simplified gives 607/175
- So, 24/7 + 2/50 = 607/175
In mixed form: 382/175
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