Add 3/24 and 48/50
3/24 + 48/50 is 217/200.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 25/24 × 25 = 75/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
48/50 = 48 × 12/50 × 12 = 576/600 - Add the two like fractions:
75/600 + 576/600 = 75 + 576/600 = 651/600 - 651/600 simplified gives 217/200
- So, 3/24 + 48/50 = 217/200
In mixed form: 117/200
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