Add 4/3 and 24/50
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 24/50
4/3 + 24/50 is 136/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
4/3 = 4 × 50/3 × 50 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 72/150 = 200 + 72/150 = 272/150 - 272/150 simplified gives 136/75
- So, 4/3 + 24/50 = 136/75
In mixed form: 161/75
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