Add 24/72 and 81/50, Solve 24/72 + 1 31/50 as a fraction

Add 24/72 and 81/50

1^st number: 24/72, 2^nd number: 1 31/50

24/72 + 81/50 is 293/150.

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,
81/50 = 81 × 36/50 × 36 = 2916/1800
Add the two like fractions:
600/1800 + 2916/1800 = 600 + 2916/1800 = 3516/1800
3516/1800 simplified gives 293/150
So, 24/72 + 81/50 = 293/150
In mixed form: 1143/150

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