Add 50/24 and 15/40
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 15/40
50/24 + 15/40 is 59/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
250/120 + 45/120 = 250 + 45/120 = 295/120 - 295/120 simplified gives 59/24
- So, 50/24 + 15/40 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24
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