Add 50/24 and 28/9
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 3 1/9
50/24 + 28/9 is 187/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
28/9 = 28 × 8/9 × 8 = 224/72 - Add the two like fractions:
150/72 + 224/72 = 150 + 224/72 = 374/72 - 374/72 simplified gives 187/36
- So, 50/24 + 28/9 = 187/36
In mixed form: 57/36
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