Add 50/24 and 24/40
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 24/40
50/24 + 24/40 is 161/60.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
250/120 + 72/120 = 250 + 72/120 = 322/120 - 322/120 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 50/24 + 24/40 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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