Add 30/50 and 15/24
30/50 + 15/24 is 49/40.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600 - Add the two like fractions:
360/600 + 375/600 = 360 + 375/600 = 735/600 - 735/600 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 30/50 + 15/24 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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