Add 24/8 and 50/60
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 50/60
24/8 + 50/60 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 100/120 = 360 + 100/120 = 460/120 - 460/120 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 24/8 + 50/60 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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