Add 50/24 and 1/18
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 1/18
50/24 + 1/18 is 77/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72 - Add the two like fractions:
150/72 + 4/72 = 150 + 4/72 = 154/72 - 154/72 simplified gives 77/36
- So, 50/24 + 1/18 = 77/36
In mixed form: 25/36
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