Add 50/24 and 14/21
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 14/21
50/24 + 14/21 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 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 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 112/168 = 350 + 112/168 = 462/168 - 462/168 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 50/24 + 14/21 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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