Add 45/60 and 24/50
45/60 + 24/50 is 123/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
24/50 = 24 × 6/50 × 6 = 144/300 - Add the two like fractions:
225/300 + 144/300 = 225 + 144/300 = 369/300 - 369/300 simplified gives 123/100
- So, 45/60 + 24/50 = 123/100
In mixed form: 123/100
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