Add 4/24 and 50/80
4/24 + 50/80 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
4/24 = 4 × 10/24 × 10 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 150/240 = 40 + 150/240 = 190/240 - 190/240 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 4/24 + 50/80 = 19/24
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