Add 24/75 and 4/50
24/75 + 4/50 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
48/150 + 12/150 = 48 + 12/150 = 60/150 - 60/150 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 24/75 + 4/50 = 2/5
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