Add 30/50 and 14/24
30/50 + 14/24 is 71/60.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 12/50 × 12 = 360/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600 - Add the two like fractions:
360/600 + 350/600 = 360 + 350/600 = 710/600 - 710/600 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 30/50 + 14/24 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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