Add 4/50 and 24/25
4/50 + 24/25 is 26/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
4/50 = 4 × 1/50 × 1 = 4/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
24/25 = 24 × 2/25 × 2 = 48/50 - Add the two like fractions:
4/50 + 48/50 = 4 + 48/50 = 52/50 - 52/50 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 4/50 + 24/25 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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