Add 24/81 and 8/50
24/81 + 8/50 is 308/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
24/81 = 24 × 50/81 × 50 = 1200/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
8/50 = 8 × 81/50 × 81 = 648/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/4050 + 648/4050 = 1200 + 648/4050 = 1848/4050 - 1848/4050 simplified gives 308/675
- So, 24/81 + 8/50 = 308/675
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