Add 50/10 and 10/24
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 10/24
50/10 + 10/24 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
50/10 = 50 × 12/10 × 12 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 50/120 = 600 + 50/120 = 650/120 - 650/120 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 50/10 + 10/24 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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