Add 40/50 and 10/24
40/50 + 10/24 is 73/60.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600 - Add the two like fractions:
480/600 + 250/600 = 480 + 250/600 = 730/600 - 730/600 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 40/50 + 10/24 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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