Add 50/24 and 36/42
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 36/42
50/24 + 36/42 is 247/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 144/168 = 350 + 144/168 = 494/168 - 494/168 simplified gives 247/84
- So, 50/24 + 36/42 = 247/84
In mixed form: 279/84
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