Add 50/24 and 4/7
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 4/7
50/24 + 4/7 is 223/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
4/7 = 4 × 24/7 × 24 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 96/168 = 350 + 96/168 = 446/168 - 446/168 simplified gives 223/84
- So, 50/24 + 4/7 = 223/84
In mixed form: 255/84
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