Add 50/24 and 50/56
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 50/56
50/24 + 50/56 is 125/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Add the two like fractions:
350/168 + 150/168 = 350 + 150/168 = 500/168 - 500/168 simplified gives 125/42
- So, 50/24 + 50/56 = 125/42
In mixed form: 241/42
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