Add 24/84 and 30/50
24/84 + 30/50 is 31/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
30/50 = 30 × 42/50 × 42 = 1260/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
600/2100 + 1260/2100 = 600 + 1260/2100 = 1860/2100 - 1860/2100 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 24/84 + 30/50 = 31/35
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