Add 30/50 and 24/36
30/50 + 24/36 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
30/50 = 30 × 18/50 × 18 = 540/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Add the two like fractions:
540/900 + 600/900 = 540 + 600/900 = 1140/900 - 1140/900 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 30/50 + 24/36 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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