Add 24/84 and 36/50
24/84 + 36/50 is 176/175.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
600/2100 + 1512/2100 = 600 + 1512/2100 = 2112/2100 - 2112/2100 simplified gives 176/175
- So, 24/84 + 36/50 = 176/175
In mixed form: 11/175
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