Add 30/24 and 50/72
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 50/72
30/24 + 50/72 is 35/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72 - Add the two like fractions:
90/72 + 50/72 = 90 + 50/72 = 140/72 - 140/72 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 30/24 + 50/72 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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