Add 24/8 and 18/50
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 18/50
24/8 + 18/50 is 84/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
24/8 = 24 × 25/8 × 25 = 600/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200 - Add the two like fractions:
600/200 + 72/200 = 600 + 72/200 = 672/200 - 672/200 simplified gives 84/25
- So, 24/8 + 18/50 = 84/25
In mixed form: 39/25
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