Add 50/24 and 5/7
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 5/7
50/24 + 5/7 is 235/84.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 120/168 = 350 + 120/168 = 470/168 - 470/168 simplified gives 235/84
- So, 50/24 + 5/7 = 235/84
In mixed form: 267/84
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