Add 27/24 and 16/50
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 16/50
27/24 + 16/50 is 289/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
27/24 = 27 × 25/24 × 25 = 675/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
16/50 = 16 × 12/50 × 12 = 192/600 - Add the two like fractions:
675/600 + 192/600 = 675 + 192/600 = 867/600 - 867/600 simplified gives 289/200
- So, 27/24 + 16/50 = 289/200
In mixed form: 189/200
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