Add 50/24 and 25/45
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 25/45
50/24 + 25/45 is 95/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
750/360 + 200/360 = 750 + 200/360 = 950/360 - 950/360 simplified gives 95/36
- So, 50/24 + 25/45 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36
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