Add 27/50 and 10/24
27/50 + 10/24 is 287/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
27/50 = 27 × 12/50 × 12 = 324/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600 - Add the two like fractions:
324/600 + 250/600 = 324 + 250/600 = 574/600 - 574/600 simplified gives 287/300
- So, 27/50 + 10/24 = 287/300
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