Add 5/24 and 49/50
5/24 + 49/50 is 713/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
49/50 = 49 × 12/50 × 12 = 588/600 - Add the two like fractions:
125/600 + 588/600 = 125 + 588/600 = 713/600 - So, 5/24 + 49/50 = 713/600
In mixed form: 1113/600
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