Add 50/24 and 2/72
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 2/72
50/24 + 2/72 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72 - Add the two like fractions:
150/72 + 2/72 = 150 + 2/72 = 152/72 - 152/72 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 50/24 + 2/72 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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