Add 50/24 and 14/28
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 14/28
50/24 + 14/28 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
14/28 = 14 × 6/28 × 6 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 84/168 = 350 + 84/168 = 434/168 - 434/168 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 50/24 + 14/28 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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