Add 4/50 and 4/24
4/50 + 4/24 is 37/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
4/50 = 4 × 12/50 × 12 = 48/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
4/24 = 4 × 25/24 × 25 = 100/600 - Add the two like fractions:
48/600 + 100/600 = 48 + 100/600 = 148/600 - 148/600 simplified gives 37/150
- So, 4/50 + 4/24 = 37/150
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