Add 50/24 and 15/20
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 15/20
50/24 + 15/20 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
15/20 = 15 × 6/20 × 6 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
250/120 + 90/120 = 250 + 90/120 = 340/120 - 340/120 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 50/24 + 15/20 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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