Add 50/10 and 18/24
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 18/24
50/10 + 18/24 is 23/4.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 90/120 = 600 + 90/120 = 690/120 - 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 50/10 + 18/24 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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