Add 4/24 and 6/50
4/24 + 6/50 is 43/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
6/50 = 6 × 12/50 × 12 = 72/600 - Add the two like fractions:
100/600 + 72/600 = 100 + 72/600 = 172/600 - 172/600 simplified gives 43/150
- So, 4/24 + 6/50 = 43/150
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