Add 24/72 and 14/50
24/72 + 14/50 is 46/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
14/50 = 14 × 36/50 × 36 = 504/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1800 + 504/1800 = 600 + 504/1800 = 1104/1800 - 1104/1800 simplified gives 46/75
- So, 24/72 + 14/50 = 46/75
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