Add 24/80 and 50/56
24/80 + 50/56 is 167/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
24/80 = 24 × 7/80 × 7 = 168/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
50/56 = 50 × 10/56 × 10 = 500/560 - Add the two like fractions:
168/560 + 500/560 = 168 + 500/560 = 668/560 - 668/560 simplified gives 167/140
- So, 24/80 + 50/56 = 167/140
In mixed form: 127/140
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