Add 24/80 and 42/50
24/80 + 42/50 is 57/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
24/80 = 24 × 5/80 × 5 = 120/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Add the two like fractions:
120/400 + 336/400 = 120 + 336/400 = 456/400 - 456/400 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 24/80 + 42/50 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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