Add 24/7 and 27/50
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 27/50
24/7 + 27/50 is 1389/350.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/350 + 189/350 = 1200 + 189/350 = 1389/350 - So, 24/7 + 27/50 = 1389/350
In mixed form: 3339/350
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