Add 24/90 and 50/56
24/90 + 50/56 is 487/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
24/90 = 24 × 28/90 × 28 = 672/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
672/2520 + 2250/2520 = 672 + 2250/2520 = 2922/2520 - 2922/2520 simplified gives 487/420
- So, 24/90 + 50/56 = 487/420
In mixed form: 167/420
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