Add 50/20 and 6/24
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 6/24
50/20 + 6/24 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 30/120 = 300 + 30/120 = 330/120 - 330/120 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 50/20 + 6/24 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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