Add 50/24 and 18/90
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 18/90
50/24 + 18/90 is 137/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
750/360 + 72/360 = 750 + 72/360 = 822/360 - 822/360 simplified gives 137/60
- So, 50/24 + 18/90 = 137/60
In mixed form: 217/60
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