Add 24/72 and 7/50
24/72 + 7/50 is 71/150.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 36/50 × 36 = 252/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1800 + 252/1800 = 600 + 252/1800 = 852/1800 - 852/1800 simplified gives 71/150
- So, 24/72 + 7/50 = 71/150
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