Add 45/50 and 8/24
45/50 + 8/24 is 37/30.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 12/50 × 12 = 540/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
8/24 = 8 × 25/24 × 25 = 200/600 - Add the two like fractions:
540/600 + 200/600 = 540 + 200/600 = 740/600 - 740/600 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 45/50 + 8/24 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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