Add 50/24 and 10/42
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 10/42
50/24 + 10/42 is 65/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 40/168 = 350 + 40/168 = 390/168 - 390/168 simplified gives 65/28
- So, 50/24 + 10/42 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28
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